U.S. States
California
This 16th president, known for his tall stovepipe hats, led the nation through the Civil War and issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Abe Lincoln
This war against England which began in 1775, ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783 and secured independence for the United States.
What is the Revolutionary War
What is the War for independence
This 19th-century belief held that it was America’s god given right to expand westward across the continent, spreading democracy and civilization.
MAnifest Destiny
What can be found at the center of the Canadian Flag
Maple Leaf
This U.S. territory has held multiple referendums to decide whether to become the 51st state but has not yet been granted statehood.
Puerto Rico
Before becoming U.S. president, this leader gained fame as a military commander in the French and Indian War and as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
George Washington
This war, fought from 1861 to 1865, was sparked by tensions over slavery, states’ rights, and the election of Abraham Lincoln.
What is the Civil War
From 1892 to 1954, this New York Harbor island processed over 12 million immigrants seeking a new life in America.
Ellis Island
In which year was Chelsea MA founded (within 20 years)
1624
This U.S. state is the only one that can grow coffee commercially, thanks to its tropical climate and volcanic soil.
Hawaii
Washington & Lincoln can be found on US bills and coins, name 2 other presidents that can be found on US money
Jefferson, Roosevelt, Grant, Jackson, JFK
Fought in 1898, this war resulted in the U.S. gaining control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from Spain.
What is the Spanish-American War
Name a well known Native American Tribe that we discussed in this class
Wampanoag, Narragansett, Massachusett, Pawtucket, Mohican, Abenaki,
Released in 1995, this groundbreaking film was the first feature-length movie made entirely with computer-generated animation and was created by Pixar Animation Studios.
Toy Story
Known as “The Great Lakes State,” this state is home to cities like Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, and is famous for its auto industry.
Michigan
This second president signed the Alien and Sedition Acts, including the Alien Enemies Act, which allowed the government to detain or deport foreigners during wartime.
Who is John Adams
Known as the "first global war," this war lasted from 1756 to 1763 and saw Britain and France (with Native American allies) fighting over North America, setting the stage for the American Revolution.
7 years war
French & Indian War
Colonel Custer and his men were burtally defeated at the hands of Crazy Horse and his warriors at this famous battle.
Battle of Little Bighorn
This pizza chain, founded in 1960, was the first to offer pizza delivery, changing the way America eats.
Dominos
This Mid-Atlantic state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1787 and is also the home state of former President Joe Biden.
Delaware
This 22nd and 24th U.S. president supported extending the Chinese Exclusion Act, which restricted Chinese immigration to the U.S.
A. Grover Cleveland
B. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Theodore Roosevelt
D. Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
This undeclared naval conflict (1798–1800) between the U.S. and France helped spark fears of foreign influence, leading President John Adams to support the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Quasi War
In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, one of the first African American units in the Union Army, led a courageous but unsuccessful assault on this Confederate stronghold in South Carolina.
Fort Wagner
Many people know that Uruguay won the first world cup in 1930, but this country won the 2nd cup in 1934.
Italy