Columbus and before
The earliest Americans came from where?
Asia- Across the Bering Land Bridge
What was the first successful English colony in North America?
Jamestown
This battle happened on Christmas Eve, 1776 marking a turning point for Washington's army
Trenton
Who wrote the Bill of Rights
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln was elected in 1860. He was the first president for which party?
Republican
What is the vocabulary word for the exchange of things between the New World and the Old World?
Columbian exchange
Which crop saved the colony of Virginia
Cotton
What did the Quartering Act do?
Forced colonists to house British soldiers in their homes
The federal government could do two big things under the Article of Confederation. What were they? You must name both
Wage war
Issue money
This battle started the Civil War
Fort Sumter
Why did early humans migrate to the Americas?
To follow the food sources
The portion of the Seven Years War that took place in North America is called....
French Indian War
This was the final battle of the American Revolution
Yorktown
What was the name of the minor rebellion in which Washington led troops?
Whiskey Rebellion
This state was the first to succeed
South Carolina
What are the three motivations for early European exploration?
Gold, God, Glory
What are two this things that the colonists were hoping to find when they came to the New World?
Religious Freedom
Economic Freedom
Land
Opportunities
What were the 3 major causes of death at Valley Forge? You must name all 3 for points
Starvation, cold, disease
The series of essays written in support of a strong federal government is often collectively referred to as the ___________________.
Federalist Papers
President of the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
In which year did Columbus begin his voyage?
1492
This colony was established as a buffer between the British held colonies and Spanish Florida
Georgia
The colonies had two allies during the Revolution. Who were they? Must name both for points
Spain and France
What is the Quasi- War with France during John Adam’s presidency?
XYZ Affair
These battles are known as the twin disasters by the Confederacy and a huge turning point for the Union. What were they?
Gettysburg and Vicksburg