Early American History
This economic system based on extracting raw materials for the mother country shaped England’s motivations for colonization.
What is mercantilism?
This 1852 novel helped shift Northern public opinion by portraying the evils of slavery.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Name one major program from the New Deal that aimed to provide relief or reform.
What is WPA, CCC, Social Security, etc.?
This colonial city banned Christmas celebrations from 1659–1681, even fining violators.
What is Boston?
Are horses pretty? YES or NO?
These 17th-century colonists sought to build a “city upon a hill,” emphasizing religious community and moral purity.
Who are "the Puritans"?
This 1863 proclamation reframed the Civil War as a struggle against slavery and allowed Black men to enlist.
These WWII workers symbolized expanded gender roles as women entered industrial jobs.
Who is Rosie the Riveter / women defense workers?
Christmas trees, originally considered strange and pagan, became a widespread tradition in America thanks to this immigrant demographic.
Who are the Germans?
A state that starts with “Californ”
What is California?
This 1681 colony was founded as a refuge for Quakers and became known for relatively peaceful Indigenous relations.
What is Pennsylvania?
These investigative journalists exposed corruption and social problems, prompting reforms.
Who were the muckrakers?
This 1947–1957 era policy shaped U.S. Cold War strategy and influenced political and cultural narratives at home and abroad.
What is "containment"?
This president signed Christmas into law as a federal holiday in 1870.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
The word that completes this hit song: “Twinkle, twinkle little _______”
What is "star"?
The first U.S. constitution (1781) which proved too weak because it left most powers to the states.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
This U.S. businessman in the oil industry is often considered the richest man in history.
The two states added to the Union in 1959
What is Hawaii and Alaska?
This 1942 holiday song by Bing Crosby, featured in a movie by the same name, became the best-selling single in history.
What is “White Christmas”?
This is a color that ends in “urple.”
This series of essays advocated ratification of the Constitution and promoted stronger federal authority.
What are the Federalist Papers?
This 1911 workplace disaster led to major improvements in labor laws and safety regulations.
What is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Name for group of 1950s American writers that were critical of American suburban culture and materialism. Portrayed in black turtlenecks, berets, and sunglasses playing bongos.
What is the Beat Generation OR Who are the beatniks?
This charity started its famous red kettle Christmas campaign in 1891.
What is the Salvation Army?
He is a famous Muppet frog.
Who is Kermit?