Civil War
American President who led the north during the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
The growth of this allowed Americans to move west
Transcontinental Railroad
First to fly an airplane
Wright Brothers
Teacher (not Mrs. Nott) who attended OLMC
Youngest age a person can become President
35
Two sides in the American Civil War
Confederacy and Union
The discovery of these lured thousands of miners to the West
gold and silver
Tragedy that occurred in NYC that awakened the public to unsafe labor practices
Triangle Waist Shirt Factory Fire
These are located in middle school display class to honor a Catholic saint
Mary Statues
Month of Presidential Elections
November
Order by President Lincoln to free slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation
This Act had many Americans travel West to settle areas for farming and cattle ranching
Homestead Act
These were established to ensure labor rights and safety
Labor Unions
OLMC Computer whiz who serves two roles
Mr. Ricci
Two qualifications to run for President
U.S. born citizen
Live in USA for 14 consecutive years
35 years old or older
Expression used that was meant to help former slaves make a living after gaining their freedom
"Forty acres and a mule"
These indigenous people were forced to fight Americans
Place where immigrants were processed in NY
Ellis Island
Painting of the founder of OLMC hanging outside main hallway
Monsignor Flynn
First African American President
Barak Obama
Speech by President Lincoln that praised the Union soldiers and renewed his commitment to winning the Civil War. "Four score and seven years ago...."
Gettysburg Address
Geographical obstacles (2) that farmers, miners, and railroad workers faced in the West
Mountain ranges, harsh weather, working and living in remote areas
Primary Source Document that contains information of immigrants
Manefest
Street where OLMC is located
Two main political parties in the USA
Democrat
Republican