US History - Pre Civil War
The first permanent English settlement in America.
Jamestown
True or False : Slavery was banned in Washington DC after the Compromise of 1850.
False. (But slave trade was)
The first President of the United States and leader of the Colonial Army.
Who is George Washington?
The name given to the northeasternmost region of the US, where early European colonization was most intense
New England
Who will become the next Vice President?
JD Vance
Name three of the countries that colonized the Americas.
England, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Sweden
Which immigrant community worked a lot on the transcontinental railroad and was later banned from immigrating to the US?
The Chinese
This person was the main Confederate general of the Civil War.
Who is Robert E Lee?
Give any State's official nickname (used on its license plates)
CA - The Golden State
TX-The Lone Star State
Alabama-Heart of Dixie
Alaska-The Last Frontier
AZ-Grand Canyon State
CT-Constitution State
DE-The First State
FL-Sunshine State
HA-Aloha State
IL-Land of Lincoln
NJ-Garden State
NY-Empire State
What new department will Elon Musk lead in the upcoming Trump administration?
DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency)
First bloodshed of the Revolutionary War. Soldiers in a major city attacked the civilians after they threw rocks/snowballs.
The Boston Massacre
The California Gold Rush is primarily associated with which year?
1849
The third President of the United States. He was an anti-federalist who wrote the declaration of independence and purchased the Louisana Territory.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This state was originally controlled by the French until they sold it to the United States. They have good gumbo.
What is Louisiana?
Name the most crucial swing State in this year's presidential election.
Pennsylvania
How do you say "Comanche" in Ute?
Comanche! (Meaning : one who wants to fight me all the time)
If you you wanted to abolish slavery, you were a/an_____________.
An abolitionist
This State was the end destination for people whe were forced to walk the "Trail of tears".
Oklahoma
"Billboard" recently named this artist as the greatest pop star of the 21st century so far.
Beyonce
These two individuals were tasked with scouting the Louisiana Territory. Sacajawea joined them.
Lewis and Clark
Lincoln's political party, formed in part to stop the spread of slavery.
What is the Republican Party?
This individual was a former slave who went on to write a successful autobiography and advocate abolitionism. He became a friend of President Lincoln.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This state belonged to Spain until 1819, when they sold it to the United States.
What is Florida?
US stock markets broke records due in a large part to the success of this company, which makes electronic chips and whose growth is fueled by the development of AI.
Nvidia