President of the the Confederacy during the Civil War
Who is Jefferson Davis?
100
In what areas did the Emancipation Proclamation abolish slavery?
What is in states that were in open rebellion against the US?
100
This Proclamation was enacted to avoid conflict with Native Americans to the East in the 1760s
What is the Proclamation of 1763?
100
Region of colonies known for Protestants and hard working people
What is the New England colonies?
100
This political statement, made in 1823, warned European nations against further colonial ventures in the Western Hemisphere
What is the Monroe Doctrine
200
President during the war of 1812
Who is James Madison?
200
This side during the Civil War had an advantage of more advanced generals
What is the Confederacy?
200
In this Presidents infamous farewell address, he warned against political parties, and urged the U.S. to maintain a policy of neutrality with other nations
Who is George Washington?
200
Term used to describe the control of the British over trade with the colonies
What is Mercantilism?
200
Which court case affirmed the principle of judicial review?
What is Marbury v. Madison?
300
President during the acquisition of Oregon
Who is James K. Polk?
300
Daily Double!!
The opening shots of the Civil War were fired here
What is Fort Sumter?
300
This was the main issue addressed by the Constitutional Convention's Great Compromise of 1787
What is state representation in congress?
300
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Years in which the American Revolution was fought
What is 1775-1783?
300
Which compromise allowed Maine to enter the Union as a free state?
What is the Missouri Compromise?
400
Served as the first Secretary of State under President Washington
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
400
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War?
What is Antietam?
400
What statement prohibited slavery in lands acquired from Mexico in the Mexican War?
What is the Wilmot Proviso?
400
Years in which the Mexican War was fought
What is 1746-1748?
400
This court case established that the national legislation could not limit the spread of slavery in the territories.
What is the Dred Scott decision?
500
Expanded the spoils system, seventh president.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
500
Started the Red Cross and changed the way wounded soldiers were cared for
Who is Clara Barton?
500
Which compromise enacted a stringent fugitive slave law?
What is the Compromise of 1850?
500
Years in which the Civil War was fought
What is 1861-1865?
500
What treaty, signed under President Washington, allowed the United States to use the port of New Orleans?