U.S. History
Who was the first President of the U.S.
George Washington
Which Empire colonized most of Latin America?
The Spanish
Which continents are in the Eastern Hemisphere?
Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa
How are resources distributed in a command economy?
By the Government
What is a primary source?
A source that comes directly from the time period of history you are studying, letter, news paper, etc.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What Empire colonized Brazil?
Portugal
What are push and pull factors?
Motivations for moving somewhere or away from somewhere (examples.)
In a market economy, who owns the means of production?
Private businesses
Who are Pennsylvania's Senators?
Pat Toomey and Bob Casey
What three countries mainly had large empires in North America?
England, France, Spain
Who led the Mexican Revolution?
Fr. Miguel Hidalgo
What do lines of latitude and longitude determine?
location
What economy does the United States have?
A mixed economy, leaning towards market
What is the Longest river in the United States?
Missouri River
What was the greatest victory the Lakota won over the U.S. Government?
The Battle of the Little Big Horn/ Greasy Grass
Gran Columbia included which countries?
What is the highest mountain range in the world?
The Himalayas
Why were economics important during the Cold War?
Capitalism vs Communism
Who is Archbishop of Philadelphia?
Nelson Perez
Who wrote the Bill of Rights along with most of the Constitution?
James Madison
Which Pope helped establish the line for the Portuguese and Spanish Empires?
Alexander XI
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin
What is the primary defining feature of Communism?
There is no private property
When did congress first formally declare war?
The War of 1812