Colonization
What were the first thirteen colonies in what America called?
The Thirteen Colonies
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
How did Thomas Edison's invention of the electric light bulb impact American industry?
It allowed factories to operate longer hours and increased productivity by providing reliable indoor lighting.
What event marked the beginning of the Reconstruction Era?
The end of the Civil War in 1865.
Which President had an economic system based off of them?
Ronald Reagan
Which colony was the first permanent English settlement in North America?
Jamestown, Virginia
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What is the name of the time period marked by rapid industrial growth in the late 1800s?
The Gilded Age
What was the main goal of Reconstruction?
To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
How tall was Abraham Lincoln?
6'4
Why did the Pilgrims come to North America in 1620?
Religious Freedom
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What industry did Andrew Carnegie dominate during the Industrial Era?
Steel
What did the 13th Amendment do?
It abolished slavery in the United States.
Would you rather be trapped in a forest with a man or a bear?
Bear
Plantation agriculture supported by enslaved labor.
What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It gave too little power to the Federal Government.
What was the purpose of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?
To fight for better wages, working conditions, and hours for workers.
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
To help formerly enslaved people with education, jobs, housing, and legal support after the Civil War.
What is Kamala Harris' nickname?
Big Sister General
How did the Headright System encourage colonization in the Southern Colonies?
It granted land to settlers, encouraging migration and growth of plantation economies.
Why did the farmers include checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution?
To prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful.
How did Industrialization contribute to Urbanization?
Factories and jobs attracted people to cities, causing mass population growth.
How did the Compromise of 1877 effectively end Reconstruction?
It resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South, allowing white Democrats to regain control and leading to the rise of Jim Crow laws.
Where was Abraham Lincoln shot?
April 15, 1865