Vocabulary
What is an immigrant?
An immigrant is someone who leaves or flees their country to move to another country.
Why were the Natives and the American settlers fighting?
They fought over the land
Who won the Civil War?
The Union
What is the constitution?
The constitution was meant to replace the Articles of Confederation
Who was an important person during the American Revolution
George Washington, Thomas JefferSON
What is a boycott
A type of protest where people refuse to buy goods are services
What was the main source of power?
Water power
Between what years did the Civil War take place?
1861-1865
what is the most amount of years a president can be in office?
4 Years
When did the Boston Tea Party occur?
In 1773
What does the word “Ratify” mean?
To formally approve
What 3 invention help the economy grow?
Cotton Gin, Steam Engine,Telegraph
Between what years did the reconstruction period occur?
1865 - 1877
What is the whiskey rebellion?
A 1794 uprising by farmers in western Pennsylvania protesting a tax on whiskey.\
Why were the colonists angry about British taxes?
They were being taxed without having a tax in government
What is a telegraph?
Improved long-distance communication for business and trade.
What are the 3 advantages of the railroads?
Faster transportation,year round use,helped grow cities and towns
What was Lincoln's 10% plan?
A plan that required 10% of voters in each southern state to vote for the Union
What war is referred to as the second war for independence?
The War of 1812
What is a Militia?
Army made up of citizens who fight during emergencies.
What is a petition?
Signed request asking leaders to make a change.
What was the manifest destiny?
America's destiny to expand westward across the continent.
What was Uncle Tom’s Cabin?
A novel created to spread awareness and opposition to slavery in the North.
What Native American chief opposed American expansion and aimed to stop it?
Tecumseh
What was George Washington’s role during the American Revolution?
The commander in chief?