Presidents
Who was the first president of the U.S.A?
George Washington?
Who "found" the U.S.A?
Christopher Columbus
What were the 2 sides of the Civil War?
Union and Confederacy (if you said North and South it doesn't count)
What are the 3 branches of the government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What was Manifest Destiny?
The belief it was America's destiny and God given right to expand across from North America
Who was the 16th president of the U.S.A?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the Civil War mainly about?
Slavery
Who purchased the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Why did a lot of people go to California during the years 1848-1855?
They wanted to find gold, but many didn't find any gold.
What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What was the name of the first constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What was the famous phrase during the Battle of the Alamo?
"Remember the Alamo!"
Who sued for freedom?
Dred Scott
What were the 2 famous trails people took during Westward Expansion?
The Oregon Trail and the Trail of Tears
What was the cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment
What does, "It's a long haul from Egypt to New Canaan. With the amount of cargo on board, Moses will need a string of depots/stations and at least two or three conductors to make it through." mean?
It's a long journey from the South to Canada. With the amount of slaves on board, Harriet Tubman will need a bunch of safe houses and at least 2-3 escorts to make it through.
What would some people call Thomas Jefferson?
A contradiction