13 Colonies
Revolution
Early Republic
Antebellum Era
Teacher Fun Facts
100
What were the three colonial regions?

New England, Middle colonies, Southern colonies

100
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

George Washington

100

Which two countries fought in the War of 1812?

Britain and the U.S.

100
Name at least two 19th century inventions.

Cotton gin, steel plow, mechanical reaper, RRs, steamboats, telegraph, mason jar, clothespin, timepieces, sewing machine

100

Got into a motorcycle accident in 9th grade

Ms. Hurst

200

Why did most people in New England migrate to the colonies?

For religious freedom (pilgrims)
200

What city or state was the center of the Revolution?

Boston/Massachusetts
200

What was the name of the first American government?

The Articles of Confederation

200

What was the Fugitive Slave Act?

Northerners had to return escaped slaves to the South

200

Has 1 kidney

Mrs. Nourse

300

What was the first British colony in North America?

Jamestown (also accepted: Roanoke)

300

Name two events on the Road to the Revolution (causes)

Boston Tea Party, Boston Massacre, Stamp Act, Proclamation of 1763, French & Indian War, Intolerable Acts, Townshend Acts, Sugar Act

300

Which event convinced many Americans of the need for a more powerful central government?

Shays' Rebellion

300

Which president was known for being democratic or a man of the people?

Andrew Jackson

300

Was hit by a car while riding a bike in kindergarden

Coach Schniepp
400

Which 2 other countries also had colonies in North America?

Spain, France

400
What kinds of laws did the British pass that caused the Americans to revolt?

Taxes

400
Who did the U.S. buy the Louisiana Territory from, and how much did it cost?

France for $15 million

400

Name at least 3 antebellum reform movements

Education, temperance, religious revival, perfectionism/utopias, women's rights, prisons, abolitionism

400

Broke their pinky playing hangman

Mr. Albregts

500

What were the 3 Gs (the motivations for European explorers)?

God, Gold, Glory

500

Name a British strength and weakness in the Revolution.

Strengths: more supplies, resources, people; world's biggest navy; professional army; support from Indians; Weaknesses: distance from home, weak leadership, weak belief in cause

500
Which two people created the two-party system, and what were their political parties?

Hamilton (Federalists) vs. Jefferson (Democratic-Republicans)

500

Explain Manifest Destiny and one example of it.

The belief that Americans had the God-given right to expand westward; Florida, Oregon, California, Mexico, Texas, Indian Removal

500

Broke their thumb playing Twister in 2nd grade

Ms. Fetzner

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