Pre-America
The debt that Britain built from paying for this war led to several taxes that angered the Colonists
What is the French and Indian War?
This was the original form of government used by Americans right after the Revolutionary War. It only lasted 8 years
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This discovery in 1849 led to 100,000 Americans moving to California
What is the gold rush?
This 4 day battle was started over the Confederate army attempting to seize a shoe factory
What is the battle of Gettysburg?
Who is Lionel Messi?
Although Columbus discovered America, both North and South America carry the name this man, the first to realize it was not Asia
Who is Amerigo Vespucci?
This man made the Louisiana Purchase, and was the leader of the Democratic-Republicans
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This term refers to someone who supported the end of slavery
What is abolitionist?
This action from Lincoln led to 180,000 former slaves joining the Union army
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This man is only the second person in MLB history to win MVP in both the National and American league
Who is Shohei Ohtani?
This term is used to describe the trading of goods between the Old World and the New World
What is the Columbian Exchange?
After his second term as President, George Washington stepped down, because he was afraid of this
What is dying in office, and people thinking the presidency was a lifetime appointment?
Although the South couldn't keep up with cotton demand, this invention allowed slavery to rebound in America
What is the cotton gin?
This man was Lincoln's first choice to lead the Union army. He married George Washington's granddaughter
Who is General Robert E. Lee?
This man is the all time assists leader in NBA history
Who is John Stockton?
Hernan Cortez sent several men out to take control of territory in central America. They were known as this
What are conquistadors?
This man was George Washington's right hand man, and was responsible for ideas such as the National bank. He was the leader of the federalist party.
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
This deal in Congress allowed Missouri and Maine to become states in the Union, and created a line for the future to help determine slave and free states
What is the Missouri Compromise?
This amendment to the Constitution made at the end of the war officially ended slavery in the United States forver
What is the 13th amendment?
This popular American sport was originally played by Native Americans
What is Lacrosse?
This is the first long lasting English settlement in what would be the United States. They made their mark growing tobacco
What is Jamestown?
In June of 1812, James Madison became the first president to do this
What is declare war?
After the secession of 7 southern states, this man was elected President of the Confederate States of America
Who is Jefferson Davis?
This battle is remembered as the bloodiest day in the American Civil War
What is the battle of Antietam?
This British driver became the 13th Englishman to win the British Grand Prix in 2025
Who is Lando Norris?