American Geography
This state has the largest population.
California
This number of British colonies declared independence in 1776 and became the U.S.
13
This president freed the slaves in the South during the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln
What two things caused America to get involved in the Spanish-American War?
Economic Interest & public opinion
This holiday is celebrated in November with a big turkey dinner.
Thanksgiving
The Grand Canyon is located in this state.
Arizona
This military base in Hawaii was attacked during World War II.
Pearl Harbor
How did the Vietnam War end?
a cease-fire
Why did more people move to the cities?
Specialized industries, including steel (Pittsburgh) and meat packing (Chicago)
Immigration to America from other countries
Movement of Americans from rural to urban areas for job opportunities
This is the biggest game in American football.
Super Bowl
This is the smallest state in the United States.
Rhode Island
This is the city where the Declaration of Independence was written.
Philadelphia, PA
What was the Arms Race?
Stockpiling (or gathering) nuclear weapons.
What were the reasons for an increase in immigration?
Reasons for more immigration:
Hope for better opportunities
Desire for religious freedom
Escape from oppressive governments
Desire for adventure
This civil rights leader refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in 1955.
Rosa Parks
State that starts with a "F"
Florida
This city served as the first capital of the United States.
New York, NY
True or false
One new challenge that happened during the Cold War was the rise of China.
True
Do you think Cuba gained its independence or freedom from Spain ?
• The United States emerged as a world power.
• Cuba gained independence from Spain.
• The United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Who was the first female to run for president?
Hilary Clinton
Last state to become a US State
Hawaii
This was the first president to LIVE in the White House.
John Adams
What was one thing that happened during the collapse of communism in Europe?
Breakup of the Soviet Union
Destruction of the Berlin Wall
What do you think could have caused the Spanish American War ?
Protection of American business interests in Cuba
• American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain
• Rising tensions between Spain and the United States as a result of the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
• Exaggerated news reports of events (yellow journalism)
What are some of the different groups of people in the colonies?
Large landowners
Farmers
Artisans
Merchants
Women
Free African Americans
Indentured Servants
African American Slaves