Exploration and Colonization
What year was Jamestown founded, marking the first permanent English settlement in North America?
1607
What document declared American independence from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence.
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington.
What term describes the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent?
Manifest Destiny.
What invention by Eli Whitney helped increase cotton production in the South?
The cotton gin.
Name one reason why the Spanish explored North America.
To find gold and spread Christianity.
God, Gold, Glory
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Saratoga.
What was the purpose of the Whiskey Rebellion?
To protest the federal excise tax on whiskey.
What was one major consequence of the U.S. -Mexican War?
The U.S. acquired a large amount of territory, including California and New Mexico.
Name one major reform movement of the 19th century.
The abolition movement or women's rights movement.
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To establish self-governance among the Pilgrims.
Who wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense," advocating for independence?
Thomas Paine
What significant land acquisition occurred in 1803?
The Louisiana Purchase.
Name the trail that was commonly used by settlers moving westward.
The Oregon Trail.
What was the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention?
It was the first women's rights convention, producing the Declaration of Sentiments.
Describe one effect of European colonization on Native American populations.
Significant population decline due to disease and conflict
What was one consequence of the Treaty of Paris (1783)?
It recognized American independence and set borders for the new nation.
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison.
What was the impact of the Homestead Act of 1862?
It encouraged westward migration by providing land to settlers.
What impact did the Industrial Revolution have on American society?
It led to urbanization and changes in labor practices.
What was the primary economic activity in the Southern colonies during the colonial period?
Agriculture, particularly tobacco farming.
Name one grievance listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George III.
Imposing taxes without consent.
What was the Monroe Doctrine, and why was it significant?
It warned European nations against colonizing in the Americas, asserting U.S. influence.
Describe one effect of westward expansion on Native American tribes.
Loss of land and resources due to settlement and conflict.
Name one artist or writer associated with the transcendentalist movement.
Ralph Waldo Emerson or Henry David Thoreau.