Constitution and American Revolution
1st government system following the American Revolution
Articles of Confederation
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
This invention by Eli Whitney sped up cotton processing
Cotton Gin
The main issue dividing the North and South before the Civil War
Enslavement
In the song “Jingle Bells,” this type of vehicle is used for winter fun
event that revealed the weaknesses of the 1st government system in America
Shay's Rebellion
The first political parties in the U.S. were the Federalists and these opponents
Democratic Republicans
This canal, completed in 1825, linked the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean
Erie Canal
This 1820 compromise admitted Missouri as a slave state and Maine as a free state
Missouri Compromise
How many nights does Hanukkah have?
8
Three of the five rights protected by the 1st amendment
Freedom of speech, press, assembly, religion, and redress of grievances
This 1803 purchase doubled the size of the United States
Louisiana Purchase
This invention by Samuel Morse revolutionized long-distance communication
Telegraph
This 1850 law required citizens to help return escaped enslaved people
Fugitive Slave Act
This holiday, celebrated in late December, honors African heritage, community, and culture
Kwanzaa
What was the compromise that led to the ratification of the Constitution?
Addition of the Bill of Rights
Who was the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
This group of young, unmarried women made up much of the early factory workforce in New England
Lowell Mill Girls
This 1857 Supreme Court decision ruled that enslaved people were not citizens
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Creature from German folklore who is said to punish bad children. Good kids are said to get a visit from St. Nicholas.
Krampus
What was the Connecticut Compromise?
Created a 2-house legislature. House of Representatives and Senate
This Vice President (who i snow buried the Princeton cemetery) was involved in a famous duel
Aaron Burr
1830 Act that led to the Trail of Tears
AND
president who supported it
Indian Removal Act AND Andrew Jackson
This act allowed settlers in Kansas and Nebraska to vote on slavery
Kansas-Nebraska Act
This winter celebration marks the shortest day and longest night of the year
Winter Solstice