Colonies and the Revolution
What was the first successful American colony?
Jamestown
How many parts (sections) are there in the Constitution?
7
Who's lands did Americans take over when expanding the country West?
The People (Native Americans)
What was the name of the southern army in the Civil War?
Confederate Army
Did Christopher Columbus discover America?
No, he introduced the Americas to European civilization in the 1400's.
What event was the shot heard around the world, which started the Revolutionary War?
Lexington & Concord
What are the first 3 words of the Constitution?
We the people
What 2 people are most famous for exploring the lands West of the Mississippi?
*Bonus: Can you name the person who helped guide them on their journey?
Meriwether Lewis & William Clark
*Sacagawea
What was the Union's (North) stance on slavery?
It should be abolished!
What sorts of societies did the first Americans (pre-colonization) live in?
Hunter-Gatherer Societies
Who is most famous for alerting the colonists of British invasion before the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
Paul Revere
How many amendments (changes) have there been to the U.S. Constitution?
27
During the 1830's, Native Americans were forced to leave their homelands to relocate West on a dreadful journey which is now known as:
Trail of Tears
Who was the President during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln (elected in 1860)
Which person from Scandinavia is most recognized for "discovering" America?
Leif Erikson
On what date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
August 2, 1776
*note: became "official" on July 4th, 1776 (independence day) but the actual date of signing was August 2nd!
How many branches (sections) of government are there?
*Bonus if you can name them!
3: Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What was the name of the purchase made my Thomas Jefferson in 1803, which included all lands west of the Mississippi River?
The Louisiana Purchase
The Civil War was one of the deadliest wars in history, approximately how many soldiers died?
Between 620,000 - 750,000
(for perspective, that was about 2.5% of the population. Today that would be about 7 million people)
How long ago did people cross the Bering Land Bridge to reach North America?
10,000-13,000 years ago!
What was the event where colonists protested the tea tax?
Boston Tea Party: dumping tea into the Boston Tea Party
What was the name of the first version of the Constitution?
Which 1862 law provided settlers with 160 acres of free land if they improved the land and lived there for 5+ years?
The Homestead Act
Which state was the first to secede (leave) the Union (united states)?
South Carolina
What is the name of the people(s) who first migrated to North America?
The Clovis Peoples