Unit 1
How many original colonies were there?
13
During the Gilded Age, where were most immigrants coming to America from?
Europe
What is it called when one country extends their power over another country through diplomacy or military force?
Imperialism
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand led to the beginning of what?
World War 1
Who is going to win the Super Bowl?
The 49ers
What war did American colonists fight against the British to gain their independence?
Revolutionary War
During the Gilded Age, where did most immigrants live after they arrived in America?
Cities
The explosion of the USS Maine led to the beginning of which war?
Spanish-American War
What were the names of the two competing groups of countries fighting each other during World War 1?
Allied and Central Powers
Dogs or Cats?
Dogs 100%
What document did America's founding fathers sign, that forms American government to this day.?
Constitution
What was the name critics gave to the leaders of big businesses during the Gilded Age?
Robber Barons
What document did a United States President sign warning European countries that they could no longer colonize the Western Hemisphere (North and South America)?
The Monroe Doctrine
Which country was sinking American ships leading to them joining World War 1?
Germany
Who is my favorite student?
They graduated last year
What was the Southern economy's main industry before the Civil War?
Farming Cash Crops (Cotton, Tobacco)
During the Gilded Age, what type of groups formed to fight for better pay and working conditions?
Labor Unions
Which place did the United States annex by helping to overthrow a monarchy against it's people's and its queen's will?
Hawaii
What was the name of the period after World War 1 when the American economy was strong and people were buying lots of goods?
The Roaring 20's
Which period is my favorite?
5th
What was the main reason that Southern states seceded from America, starting the Civil War?
They thought Lincoln would ban slavery
What was the term used to describe the idea that it was God's destiny for Americans to move further west, pushing Natives off their land?
Manifest Destiny
Why did President Teddy Roosevelt want control of Panama?
To build the Panama Canal
What was the name of the period that was known to be a golden age for African American arts and culture?
Harlem Renaissance
Who is smarter Mr. Pearson or Mr. Bravo?
Neither. Men are worthless. It's Mrs. Gaona.