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They came from England.
Where did the first settlers come from?
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George Washington
Who became the first American president? Who led the continental army?
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1776
When did the United States become independent?
100
It represents a female figure holding a torch above her head.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
100
They decided to move westward because of the gold rush.
Why did many people decide to move westward (during the 19th century)?
200
The Mayflower.
What was the name of the ship that brought the first settlers to America?
200
The British surrendered in 1781.
When did the British surrender?
200
She is the most famous Native American woman.
Who is Pocahontas?
200
They were the colonists who rebelled against British control during the American Revolution.
Who were the Patriots?
200
It was the idea that white Americans had a God-given right to occupy the entire North American continent
What is Manifest Destiny?
300
Plymouth
Where did the settlers arrive? What was the name of the colony founded in 1620?
300
France.
Which country helped the Americans defeat the British?
300
1829
When was the first gold rush?
300
This animal is a symbol of the US.
What is the (bald) eagle?
300
General Custer.
Who lost the battle of Little Bighorn? Who led the battle of Little Bighorn?
400
1620
When did the Mayflower arrive in America?
400
In order to protest about the British tax on tea, a group of Americans went onto three British ships and threw boxes of tea into the sea.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
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4,000
How many Indians died during the Trail of Tears?
400
They represent the 50 states of the USA.
What do the stars on the American flag represent?
400
The American army killed 200 men women and children at Wounded Knee Creek.
What happened at Wounded Knee Creek? How many Indians were killed at Wounded Knee Creek?
500
Thanksgiving.
What celebration was created to thank the Native Americans?
500
It lasted 8 years.
How long did the American Revolution last?
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The Trail of Tears
What is the name given to the long journey which led the Cherokees to the reservations?
500
It was the capital of the thirteen colonies.
What is Philadelphia?
500
Wounded Knee.
What was the last major conflict between the Native Americans and the US soldiers?