Revolutionary War
What country did American colonies fight against?
Great Britain
How many branches of government are there?
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a map that shows physical features like mountains and rivers called?
Physical map
What is a primary source?
Original document or firsthand account
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are the first 10 amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What was the main issue that led to the Civil War?
Slavery
What is supply and demand?
Relationship between availability of a product and desire for it
What is a secondary source?
Information created after the event
What was the main reason for the Revolutionary War?
Taxation without Representaion
Which branch makes laws?
Legislative branch
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Freed enslaved people in Confederate states
What region is known for industry during the 1800s?
The North
What does it mean to analyze a source?
Examine and interpret it
What battle is considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Saratoga
What is the system called that prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and Balances
What amendment ended slavery?
13th Amendment
What is a tariff?
Tax on imported goods
What is bias?
A personal opinion that affects judgment
What Treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Paris (1783)
What is federalism?
Power shared between national and state governments
What was Reconstruction?
Rebuilding the South after the Civil War
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?
Renewable can be replaced; nonrenewable cannot
Why is it important to compare multiple sources?
To get a more accurate understanding