Early Native Cultures & Early Colonies (Pre-1600s–1600s)
The crops grown by the Hopi included....
corn, beans, and squash.
What year did America become a country?
1776
Who supported the American colonists the most during the revolution?
France, and some Native Americans
_____________became the primary route for settlers moving west, symbolizing the challenges and opportunities of westward expansion.
The Oregon Trail
Name the two countries the United States touches with their borders.
Mexico and Canada
The first permanent English settlement in America was..... St. Augustine, Washington D.C., or Jamestown.
Jamestown.
The first book printed in America was the....
Constitution, Declaration of Independence, or the Bay Psalm Book
Bay Psalm Book
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and articulated the colonies' desire for freedom and self-governance?
This person's role was crucial as an interpreter and guide during the westward expansion along Lewis and Clark.
Sacagewea
Name two mountain ranges we've studied so far in class.
Rocky Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
Who were the last group of mound builders?
Mississippians
_____________was a religious revival in the mid-1700s that emphasized personal faith and emotional connection to God, leading to increased church attendance and the formation of new denominations.
The Great Awakening
Before George Washington was president of the United States, he served as the....
commander of the Continental Army.
From 1848-1855, 300,000 people migrated to California to mine for this. What was this event called?
Gold rush
Name the two oceans the United States of America is connected to. Describe where it's located.
Atlantic Ocean - east coast near the first 13 colonies.
Pacific Ocean - near California, west coast
Name one explorer during this time.
Leif Erikson
Christopher Columbus
Hernando De Soto
Juan Ponce De Leon
The British King
What is the site of a brutal winter encampment for George Washington’s army.
Valley Forge
_______________ represents a tragic chapter in American history, illustrating the forced relocation of the Cherokee and the impact of U.S. policies on Native American populations.
The Trail of Tears
Name all of the Great Lakes.
Michigan, Huron, Superior, Erie, Ontario
What is the name of the ship that came over, which is connected to Thanksgiving?
Mayflower
Explain the 'no taxation without representation' phrase during the time of the revolution.
What event did this lead to?
became a rallying cry for colonists opposing British taxation policies, leading to growing unrest.
Boston Tea Party
What was established as the supreme law of the land, outlined the framework of government and the rights of citizens, including the Bill of Rights?
The US Constitution
Explain what is was called when horse riders would deliver mail quickly. Additionally, explain why this process stopped.
Pony Express
The transcontinental telegraph was completed
In 1830, the U.S. government enforced the Indian Removal Act, which forced Cherokees from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States, including Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Alabama, to the western territory. Which state were they relocated to?
Oklahoma