Old Timey Stuff
The tower built after the Great Flood, where God was unhappy with the choices of the people and he confused the language so people couldn't understand each other.
The Tower of Babel
What 2 countries fought for control of North America, sparking the French and Indian War?
Who are France and Great Britain.
The year George Washington was voted as the 1st President of the United States.
What is 1787?
What was the design of the 1st American Flag?
13 stripes and 13 stars.
What was the route that runaway slaves used to get to the safety of the North?
The Underground Railroad.
The "bridge" used by people and animals to populate the United States.
The Bering Land Bridge
Great Britain taxed this imported item, causing the "Patriots" of America to board the ships and dump the contents into Boston Harbor.
What is tea?
The capitol city of the United States of America.
What is Washington DC
What was the event where President Jackson forced the Cherokee people to leave their homeland?
The trail of tears
The Emancipation Proclamation.
He sailed with the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria to reach China and the Indies, but ended up discovering America.
Who rode through the streets of Massachusetts issuing the warning- "The British Are Coming!"
Who is Paul Revere?
The two men who lead an expedition to explore the land west of the Mississippi River.
Lewis and Clark
What engineering marvel allowed boats to move through the canals of the hilly countryside?
Locks
What was the name of the war where Americans fought over Slavery?
The Civil War
The name of the people who started the 13 colonies in America.
Thomas Jefferson wrote this document announcing that the 13 colonies were now an independent country called the United States of America.
Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark during this expeditions?
Sacagawea
What was the name of the trail that Americans traveled in covered wagons, out to the North Western side of America?
The Oregon Trail
Who was the first black senator of the United States?
Hiram Revels
The 13 original colonies
What are: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
This document governs the United States.
What is The Articles of Confederation.
During which war was the Star Spangled Banner written?
The war of 1812
What were the people who searched for gold during the 1849 gold rush called?
The '49ers.
What state was called "Seward's Icebox"?
Alaska