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100

This court case established the idea of judicial review.

What is Marbury v. Madison?
100

First American colony established, though not successful.

What is the Roanoke colony?

100

"Speak softly and carry a big stick"

What is big stick diplomacy?

100

Founded after WWII, but this time the US actually joined.

What is NATO?

100

This president is considered to be a "king"

Who is Andrew Jackson?

200

Make sure no branch becomes too powerful

What is the checks and balances system?

200

Resulted in the transition from indentured servitude to slavery.

What is Bacon's Rebellion?

200

Founded after WWI to try and ensure peace

What is the League of Nations?

200

This brought power to areas in the rural South.

What is the TVA?

200

Progressives elected back-to-back-to-back.

Who are Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson?

300

Written to Garner support for the ratification of the Constitution

What are the Federalist Papers?

300

The aftermath led to the British Taxing their colonies more.

What is the French-Indian War?

300

"Grease and Turkey"

What is the Truman Doctrine?

300

Abbreviation for the state established on September 9, 1850

What is CA?

300

His election sparked the first peaceful transition of power in the US.

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

400

Limits presidents to two terms.

What is the 22nd Amendment?

400

This denomination of Christians characterized a majority of colonists in New England.

Who are the Puritans?

400

Stop those commies!

What is containment?

400

Founded by Harry Truman after WWII

What is the CIA?

400

Shortest term to date.

Who is William Henry Harrison?

500

The first legal document written in the United States

What are the Articles of Confederation?

500

Resulted due to colonists pushing westward.

What is King Philip's/Metacom's War

500

Allowed US to supply arms without directly being involved in conflict

What is the Lend-Lease Act?

500

Assisted the Colombian government with bringing down Pablo Escobar

What is the DEA?

500

Him and his alphabet soup.

Who is FDR?