Early America
Lewis and Clark Era
Jacksonian Democracy
19th Century Changes
Mr. Ricker Facts
100
What was the name of the King of England at the time of the American Revolution?
King George III
100
What is the name of the French leader that the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from?
Napoleon Boneparte
100
Without turning around, what year did Andrew Jackson begin his presidency?
1829
100
What was the initial main purpose of the Phonograph?
To record audio
100
What is Mr. Ricker's favorite sport?
Basketball
200
What year did America officially claim independence?
1776
200
How much did the U.S. pay for the Louisiana Purchase?
$15 Million
200
What year was the Indian Removal Act passed?
1830
200
What is the main function of the Mechanical Reaper?
To harvest crops
200
What town does Mr. Ricker live in?
Westbrook, ME
300
Which U.S. state contained the most slaves?
Virginia
300
What was the official name of the Lewis and Clark's crew?
The Corps of Discovery
300
Who was the president that won the election that becomes known as "the corrupt bargain"?
John Quincy Adams
300
What is the name of the movement that attempts to get rid of slavery?
Abolition
300
How long has Mr. Ricker been teaching?
4 years
400
What is the name of the first founding document that established government in the U.S.?
The Articles of Confederation
400
Approximately, how long was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
2.5 years
400
Who "absconded with" over $1 million as the Collector of the Port of New York?
Samuel Swartwout
400
Who established the first asylums in America?
Dorothea Dix
400
What foreign country is Mr. Ricker traveling to this summer?
Italy
500
Who is credited with the famous American quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
500
What was the name of the one native tribe that Lewis and Clark had a violent encounter with?
The Blackfoot Tribe
500
Who was Andrew Jackson's vice president during his second term?
Martin Van Buren
500
What is the name of this painting?
American Progress
500
What is Mr. Ricker's favorite color?
Purple