Women in US History
2nd first lady of the United States she advocated for Women rights under a movement called the Republican Motherhood
Abigail Adams
He is often called the "Father of the Country."
George Washington
1867 Purchased from Russia in 1867, this would become the largest state in the U.S. by land area
Alaska
1861-1865 fought between the Union and the Confederacy
American Civil War
Name the 3 branches of the US government
Executive, Judicial and Legislative
This woman was an important leader of the abolitionist movement and helped enslaved people escape through the Underground Railroad.
Harriet Tubman
Thomas Jefferson
River that forms a natural border between the U.S. and Mexico
Rio Grande
The US would emerge as a global superpower from their participation in this conflict that lasted from 1941-1945
WWII
Name the government of the U.S. (what is the governing document that is used)
Constitution
This Supreme Court justice, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1993, became the second woman to serve on the Court.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Considered the "father" of the Constitution
James Madison
Mountain range that stretches along the Eastern side of the United States
Appalachian mountains
The British fought the French for control over the Ohio River Valley in this conflict
French and Indian or 7 years war
What government was used in the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
This woman helped spark the American Civil Rights movement in the 1950's after refusing to leave her seat
Rosa Parks
Teddy Roosevelt
This river was an important transportation route for settlers moving west and flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi River
The sinking of the Lusitania, the violation of the Sussex Pledge and the Zimmerman telegraph brought the US into this conflict in 1917
WWI
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Rosie the Riveter
President who gave the iconic speech attempting to encourage Americans during the Great Depression stating that "we have nothing to fear but fear itself"
FDR
Mount Rushmore is located in...
The sinking of the USS Maine brought the US into this 1898 conflict leading to US acquisition of Guam, the Philippines and Puerto Rico
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th