Early History
Who lived in the American continents before the arrival of Europeans?
Native Americans/Indians
What two European Countries fought each other in the French and Indian War
Britain and France
Why did the 13 Colonies rebel against Britain
"No Taxation without representation
Which document do we use to declare independence from England during the Revolution on July 4 1776
Declaration of Independence
Which side fought to stop secession and end slavery
Union/North
Name a tribe that lived in New York
Iroquois (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, Tuscarora), Mohican, Montauk, etc
Who won the French and Indian War?
British
Who led the American Army during the Revolutionary War
George Washington
Name a Constitutional right we enjoy as Americans
Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Right to protest, Freedom of the Press, Right to petition the government, right to bear arms, right to a fair and speedy trial, right to not self incriminate, etc
Which Side fought to secede and protect slavery
Confederacy/South
Who discovered the Western Hemisphere by accident in 1492 while attempting to reach India
Christopher Colombus
Name a French and Indian War battle fought in New York?
Ticonderoga, Lake George, Fort William Henry
Battle of Saratoga
what is the name of the document that protects our rights and serves as a blue print/rule book for running our government?
Constitution
Who led the Union
Abraham Lincoln
Which European Countries had colonies located in modern day New York State
Great Britain, Netherlands/Holland (Dutch), France
Which individual started the French and Indian War?
George Washington
Which country joins the war and helps America after we win a turning point battle in 1777
France
What is the name of the first 10 Amendments to the Constitution?
Bill of Rights
Who led the Confederacy
Jefferson Davis
Colonists from which country created the city that we now call NYC?
Dutch colonists from the Netherlands/Holland
Which side had Indian allies during the war
Trick question, both sides had Indian Allies. Iroquois and others aligned with British. Algonquins and others aligned with French
Name a specific British law/act that led America to rebel
Stamp act, quartering act, intolerable acts, etc
Which document did the Constitution replace
Articles of Confederation
What battle was the turning point of the war?
Gettysburg