American Revolution
What was the main reason the colonists wanted independence from Britain?
They wanted freedom from British rule and taxation without representation.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
To create a new constitution for the United States.
What were the main causes of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors, trade restrictions, Native American conflicts, the War Hawks.
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent.
Name one major battle of the American Revolution.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, Yorktown
What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Name one important battle of the War of 1812.
The Battle of New Orleans. Battle of Bladensburg. Battle of Baltimore.
Name one group of people who traveled west during westward expansion.
The pioneers or settlers.
Who was the leader of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What are the first three words of the Declaration of Independence?
We the People.
What right does the First Amendment protect?
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
Who was the President during the War of 1812?
James Madison.
What was the Oregon Trail?
A route used by settlers traveling to the western United States.
What document formally ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris.
What does the Declaration of Independence state regarding unalienable rights?
It states that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Name one of the key compromises made during the Constitutional Convention.
The Great Compromise.
What famous song was inspired by the War of 1812 and the events that happened at Fort McHenry?
The Star-Spangled Banner.
What did the Homestead Act do?
It granted land to settlers willing to farm it.
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775.
Which king is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence as a tyrant?
King George III.
Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison.
What was the outcome of the War of 1812?
No territory changed hands, but it increased national pride.
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the size of the United States.