The Founding of the U.S
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What document explains the rights of the American people?
The constitution
What is it called when people moved west to settle new land?
Westward Expansion
What does the word abolition mean?
To end something completely
What document explained why the colonies wanted to become their own country?
The Declaration of Independence
What building is the home of the president?
The white house
What was the Louisiana Purchase?
It was a deal where the United States bought land from France.
What were people called who wanted to end slavery?
Abolitionists
How did the United States gain independence from Great Britain?
We won the American Revolution
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Why did President Thomas Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition?
To explore the new land from the Louisiana Purchase and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
What secret system helped enslaved people escape to freedom?
The Underground Railroad
What does the Declaration of Independence say people have the right to?
Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
Name 5 regions of the USA
How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark on their journey west?
She acted as a guide and interpreter and helped them communicate with Native American tribes.
Why was slavery an important issue in the United States?
It was unfair and caused disagreements that led to the Civil War.
Why did the colonists want independence from Great Britain?
They wanted freedom and did not like being taxed or ruled without having a say in government.
How did the New England Region get its name?
Many settlers came from England
Why was traveling west difficult for settlers during westward expansion?
The journey was long and dangerous, with limited food, rough terrain, bad weather, and the risk of illness or injury.
Who were some of the abolitionists who helped abolish slavery in the US?
Fredrick Douglass Sojourner Truth