U.S. History
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What are the first 10 amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemispheres?
The Equator
What is money used to buy goods and services called?
Currency
What is a primary source?
A first-hand account (diary, photo, artifact)
What document declared American independence from Britain?
Declaration of Independence
What branch of government makes laws?
Legislative Branch
What continent is the United States located on?
North America
What is supply and demand?
The relationship between how much of something exists and how much people want it
What is a secondary source?
Something written after the event (textbook, article)
What was the main cause of the American Civil War?
Conflict over slavery and states’ rights
What is the main job of the President?
To enforce/carry out laws
What type of map shows elevation and land features?
Physical map
What is a producer?
Someone who makes goods or services
Why do historians use multiple sources?
To get accurate and different perspectives
What movement tried to end racial segregation in the 1950s–60s?
The Civil Rights Movement
What system prevents one branch from becoming too powerful?
Checks and balances
What is climate?
Long-term weather patterns
What is the Industrial Revolution?
A time when machines and factories changed production
What is bias?
A one-sided point of view
Which amendment gave women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What Supreme Court case established judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison
Why do people live near rivers?
Access to water, transportation, and farming
What is the difference between a need and a want?
Needs are necessary to live; wants are things you can live without
Why is context important in history?
It helps us understand why events happened