Historical Docs and Writing
This document was written in June of 1776 by a committee including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Ben Franklin was sent to King George III to explain the intentions of the American Colonists.
The Declaration of Independence
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Known as the Father of the Country, he served as the lead general in the Revolutionary War and President of the Constitutional Convention.
George Washington
Who is George Washington?
Fought from 1776 to 1781, this could also be called the War for Independence.
The American Revolution
What is the American Revolution?
A poem written by this man after the bombing of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 was later put to music and became the U.S. National Anthem (the Star Spangled Banner).
Francis Scott Key
Who is Francis Scott Key?
This Founding Father was known for things such as bifocals, Poor Richard's Almanac, and his response when questioned about the type of government that the Constitution created was a "republic if you can keep it".
Ben Franklin
Who is Ben Franklin?
This is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution.
To create the structure and rules for the United States' government.
What is to create the structure and rules for the United States' government?
Born in Kentucky. Served in the Illinois State Legislature. Gave the Gettysburg Address.
Who is Abraham Lincoln.
What is the Civil War?
Thomas Paine wrote this pamphlet in favor of colonial independence.
Common Sense
What is Common Sense?
This American Founding Father was born on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts and served as Washington's Secretary of the Treasury. He met his untimely death in a duel with his political rival.
Alexander Hamilton
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
The common name for the 10 amendments written and ratified 2 years after the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights
What is the Bill of Rights
Former ambassador to France. Secretary of State under George Washington. 3rd president of the United States. Authorized the Louisiana Purchase.
Thomas Jefferson
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
During this war, the White House was burned down and the final battle occurred after the war ended.
The War of 1812
What is the War of 1812?
Alexis De Tocqueville wrote this 2 volume work after visiting the United States in 1831- 32.
Democracy in America
What is Democracy in America?
After escaping slavery, she helped many other slaves in her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
Who is Harriet Tubman
In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln wrote this document as an attempt to weaken the Confederacy's position on slavery.
The Emancipation Proclamation
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This U.S. president expanded voting rights, allowed a riotous crowd to trash the White House after his inauguration, and defied the Supreme Court after a decision favoring Native American rights.
Andrew Jackson
Who is Andrew Jackson?
Following the end of this war, a treaty was signed that gave the United States the area of land that includes present day states of Utah, Nevada, California, and New Mexico.
Mexican American War
What is the Mexican American War?
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote this fictional work, banned in the Southern states, about the horrors of slaver to support the abolitionist movement.
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Her husband responded to her request to "remember the ladies" with a remark about the "despotism of the petticoats".
Abigail Adams
Who is Abigail Adams?
Founding Fathers Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison wrote these 85 essays under the pseudonym of Publius to convince New York to ratify the Constitution.
The Federalist Papers
What are the Federalist Papers?
This father and son each served just one term as president.
John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Who are John Adams and John Quincy Adams?
The territories of Puerto Rico and Guam came under U.S. control after this war which was fought in the late 1890's.
The Spanish American War
What is the Spanish American War?
Leaves of Grass, an often edited volume of writing was written by this 19th century author.
Walt Whitman
Who is Walt Whitman?
This abolitionist wrote an essay asking, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?"
Frederick Douglass
Who is Frederick Douglass?