US History 1
The first ten amendments are known as
The Bill of Rights
Who were the abolitionists?
Opponents of slavery
The colonies declared independence from who?
Great Britain
Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What is the Preamble
The introductory portion of the Constitution
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July, 4th. 1776
How many colonies were there when the Declaration of Independence was signed?
13
What document states, "All men are created equal"?
Declaration of Independence
Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
What were the Articles of Confederation?
The first written form of government/ First Constitution in the United States
Who were the anti-federalists?
Opponents of the Constitution
Who were the federalists?
Supporters of the Constitution
Who led the Corps of Discovery?
Lewis and Clark
Which compromise made a mockery of the statement that "all men are created equal?"
3/5ths Compromise
What was the leading cause of death in the Civil War?
Disease Infection
What is an amendment
A change/alteration to the Constitution
Which American colony led the rebellion against its parent nation?
Who is Massachussetts
Which group of people had been living in North America for thousands of years prior to European contact ("discovery")?
Native Americans
Who was the Conductor of the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
Patriots and British Loyalists
The first amendment guarantees these five freedoms
Grievances, Religion, Assembly, Speech, Petition, Press
What conflict did George Washington begin to make a name for himself?
What is the French and Indian War
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
13th Amendment
In which theater was Abrahma Lincoln assassinated?
Ford Theatre