Early 1400s
What year did Christopher Columbus discover America?
1492
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence emphasizes the belief in equality among people?
a) "To secure these rights"
b) "All men are created equal"
c) "We hold these truths"
B. All men are created equal
What is an amendment?
a. formal change
b. policy
c. a law
d. bill of rights
A. formal change
In the 1830s, President Andrew Jackson supported the Indian removal policy because
A. white settlers desired the land on which Native American Indians lived
B. Native American Indians were attacking southern cities
C. he wanted to punish Native American Indians for their political opposition
D. he sought complete control of Texas by the United States
A. white settlers desired the land on which Native American Indians lived
What are the colors of the US flag?
Red, white, and blue
What was one major reason the Spanish explored the Americas?
Search for gold and spread Christianity
What was one of the main causes of the French and Indian War?
a) Disputes over land and trade routes
b) The desire for independence
c) Religious differences
d) The desire for more slaves
A. Disputes over land and trade routes
How many amendments are there in the constitution?
a. 30
b. 27
c. 10
d. 14
B. 27
What was the "Trail of Tears" and how is it connected to the Indian Removal Act?
The "Trail of Tears" refers to the forced relocation of Native American tribes. this forced migration resulted in thousands of deaths due to disease, starvation, and harsh conditions, leading to the name "Trail of Tears" due to the immense suffering experienced by the tribes involved
What is the president's house called?
White House
What is the Columbian Exchange?
A) The exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and Africa only
B) The transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and people between the Old World and the New World
C) A system of trade established only between European countries
B. The transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and people between the Old World and the New World
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the first 10 Amendments called?
a. Bill of Rights
b. Amendments
c. 10 Amendments
d. Constitution
A. Bill of Rights
How did Andrew Jackson justify the Indian Removal Act?
Andrew Jackson justified the Indian Removal Act by arguing that relocating Native American tribes to land west of the Mississippi River was necessary for their own preservation, allow them to live according to their own customs, etc
What is the capital of the US?
Washington DC
What was the most significant effect of European diseases on Native American populations?
A) Increased alliances between Native American tribes
B) An increase in food among Native American societies
C) A massive demographic collapse due to diseases like smallpox
D) Improved immunity among Native Americans
A massive demographic collapse due to diseases like smallpox
Which of the following was a primary complaint of colonists regarding the Stamp Act?
a) It imposed taxes without colonial representation.
b) It required colonists to provide housing for British soldiers.
c) It forced colonists to pay for the debts of the French and Indian War.
A. It imposed taxes without colonial representation
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
The Bill of Rights protects the rights of the people and establishes them as a part of the law
What holiday celebrates the US's freedom?
4th of July
what does the stars mean on the American flag?
Represent the 50 states of the United States
Which European country was primarily interested in converting Native Americans to Christianity and extracting resources?
A) Spain
B) England
C) France
D) Portugal
A. Spain
Were the ideals of "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" extended to all people during the time that the Declaration of Independence was written? If not, who was excluded and what hardships did they experience?
No because enslaved African Americans were excluded, experiencing the hardship of being denied basic freedoms and forced labor under the institution of slavery.
Scenario 1: A student wears a button to school urging people to vote for a certain candidate for President of the United States. Some other students donʹt like the candidate and ask the principal to force the student to take off the button. The principal refuses to tell the student to remove the button.
Question: Is it a violation or not?
Amendment Support:
What life was like for enslaved Blacks living in the North and South?
In the North, conditions were less harsh than in the South.
Enslaved people in the North worked in non-agricultural jobs like domestic work, mining, and maritime work.
Enslaved people in the South worked on plantations, growing cash crops like cotton.
What does the stripes mean on the American flag?
Represent the original 13 colonies