Colonies
Early America
Early Government
Expanding West
Miscellaneous
100
What was the first colony started by England in America?
Jamestown
100
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
Lexington and Concord
100
What document was created to protect individuals' rights and freedoms?
The Bill of Rights
100
Who were the first people to explore the west and live a life of adventure and heroism, creating trails and trapping animals?
Trailblazers (Mountain Men)
100
What war was fought over the Ohio Valley?
The French and Indian War
200
Who was the founder of Pennsylvania?
William Penn
200
Who were the German soldiers hired to fight for the British in the Revolution?
The Hessians
200
What document was written to set up our government?
The Constitution
200
Why did the missionaries move west?
To establish churches and convert Native Americans
200
What US government policy placed Native Americans into defined pieces of land that they could not leave?
Reservations
300
Name three colonies that were created for religious freedom.
Pennsylvania, Plymouth, and Massachusetts Bay
300
What was the meaning of Ben Franklin's "Join or Die" cartoon?
To convince the colonies to join together against Britain or they will not get their independence
300
What were three weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Answers may vary...
300
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that God gave the Americans the right to expand to the Pacific
300
What was one consequence of the Mexican-American War?
Answers may vary... - More land - Questions about slavery - America was a bully for the first time
400
What was ironic (wrong, inconsistent) about Massachusetts Bay and how they treated their citizens?
They came for religious freedom but did not give it to their people
400
How did self-government, salutary neglect, and widespread ownership of land lead to the revolution?
Led to the idea of individualism.
400
Which amendment protects our right to bear arms?
2nd Amendment
400
What did Thomas Jefferson do to double the size of our nation?
Purchased the Louisiana Purchase
400
What law did Andrew Jackson use to move the Cherokee off of their land?
Indian Removal Act
500
What type of colony was Georgia? Explain.
Buffer Colony- extra line of defense from attacks Debtor Colony- place for debtors to leave jail in England and start a new life
500
What was the Whiskey Rebellion?
When a group of farmers attacked tax collector's and Washington had to send in the army to stop them
500
What was the 3/5 Compromise created at the Constitutional Convention
It was decided that slaves would count as 3/5 of a person for purposes of representation and taxation
500
How did James K Polk serve to expand the United States?
Helped to acquire Oregon, California, and Texas.
500
Name three types of transportation systems created under the American system.
Railroads, roads, and canals
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