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What challenges did the early pioneers face?
rugged terrain, limited passageways, harsh climate, Native American meetings
100
What state did the Spanish sell to the United States after Spain decided it was too difficult to defend?
Florida
100
What is the law that led to the Trail of Tears?
Indian Removal Act
100
This ordinance said once land had a population of 20,000, the people could send someone to Congress to speak for them.
The Northwest Ordiance of 1784
200
What is the name of the area between Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia that made it easier for people to cross the mountains?
Cumberland Gap
200
The First Industrial Revolution or the Second Industrial Revolution?
-Eli Whitney built an improved version of the cotton gin.
-Samuel Morse invented the telegraph
The First Industrial Revolution
200
Where did the Creek tribes live before being forced into Indian Territory?
Alabama
200
The main job of this department is to manage the money for the government. They collect taxes, print money, and make sure bills get paid.
The Department of Treasury
300
This was considered the most important ordinance because it created rules for how new areas could join the United States.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
300
During what time period in history did these events happen?
Henry Ford invented the Model T, making cars more affordable.
The Transcontinental Railroad was completed, making travel across the country easier and faster.
The Second Industrial Revolution
300
This refers to the process by which the Republic of Texas became part of the United States.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Annexation of Texas
300
This political party was led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. It also believed that the United States should have a big powerful government in charge.
The Federalist Party
400
The main job of this department is to handle foreign affairs. They work to keep peace, make agreements, and represent the United States around the world.
The Department of State
400
During what time period did Elias Howe invent the lockstitch sewing machine?
The First Industrial Revolution
400
This happened when Mexico refused to negotiate the areas of Texas, California, and New Mexico.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Mexican-American War
400
Who was the president of the United States during the War of 1812?
James Madison
500
This political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madision and believed that if one big government had too much power it might do bad things.
The Democratic-Republican Party
500
What was the name of the agreement that decided what states could be free states and what states were slave states?
The Missouri Compromise
500
This was when Texan settlers fought against Mexico for freedom.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution
500
What was an effect that immigration had on the United States following expansion?
growth in population
growth in diversity
500
Put the first five presidents of the United States in order:
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, George Washington, and John Adams
The first five presidents were:
- George Washington
- John Adams
- Thomas Jefferson
- James Madison
- James Monroe