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100

First president who was member of the Democratic Party?

Andrew Jackson

100

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

1776

100

Who wrote The American Spelling Book?

Noah Webster

100

How much does land cost?

a lot of money

100

What state was the gold rush to?

California

100

Who is the best person in all of history?

Jesus!!!!!!

200

What is the highest law and pattern of government in the US?

Constitution
200

What year did Columbus discover the New World?

In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue!
200

Who is remembered as being the Father of American Missions?

Adoniram Judson

200

What nearly doubled the size of America?

Louisiana Purchase

200

What was the difficult journey made to Oklahoma in which many Cherokee died?

Trail of Tears

200
After leading the Texan Army to victory in the Battle of San Jacinto, who became president of the Republic of Texas?

Sam Houston

300

What are the ten amendments to the Constitution stating the rights and freedoms of US citizens?

Bill of Rights

300

What year did the Pilgrims set sail to America and found Plymouth?

1620

300
Who was the national anthem written by?

Francis Scott Key

300

The Gadsden Purchase was land bought so a railroad can be built - who was it bought from?

Mexico

300

What trail began in Independence, Missouri?

Oregon Trail

300

During the French and Indian War, the colonists fought alongside who?

The British

400

Which branch of the US government enforces laws?

Executive
400

What happened between 1775-1781?

American War for Independence

400

First colony to offer complete religious freedom?

Rhode Island
400

What was purchased from Mexico?

Mexican Cession

400

What established the NE border between the US and Canada?

Webster-Ashburton Treaty
400

Who is the "Father of the Constitution"?

James Madison

500

In a constitutional republic, the government is run by who?

representatives of the people

500

What happened between 1812-1815?

War of 1812

500

Known as the "Father of Modern Revivalism"

Charles Finney

500
What was explored by the Corps of Discovery?

Louisiana Territory

500

First Permanent Settlement in America

Jamestown

500

Who was the cotton gin invented by?

Eli Whitney

600

What forced the Native Americans to give up their tribal lands and move west?

Indian Removal Act

600

What happened in 1787?

Constitution was adopted

600

What work ethic was an important part of America's heritage?

Puritan

600
What was purchased from Spain?

Florida Territory

600

Where is the Wilderness Road?

Kentucky

600

Who was the steel plow invented by?

John Deere