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An armed rebellion in 1676 by Virginia settlers against the rule of Governor William Berkeley.
What is Bacons Rebellion
100
He led the colonial forces to victory in the Revolutionary War, he then helped shape the new government of the United States.
Who was George Washington
100

What is the Capitol of Pennsylvania?

What is Harrisburg, Pa

100

Name the strip of land that once existed between present day Russia and Alaska. 

What is Bering Land Bridge

100
They were skilled sailors who developed a new style of ship, called the longship, that curved up at both ends.
Who are the Vikings
200
Name the middle colonies.
What are Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware
200
In 1776, this document was written to declare the colonies free from British rule
What was the Declaration of Independence
200

What is the state bird of Pennsylvania?

What is a Ruffed Grouse? 

200
A group’s set of common values and traditions, including language, government, and family relationships.
What is culture
200
An Italian explorer, convinced that he could reach Asia by sailing westward across the Atlantic Ocean
Who was Christopher Columbus
300
**DAILY DOUBLE** 1. State laws established to determine the status of slaves and the rights of their owners. 2. Explain its purpose.
1. What are slave codes? 2. Slave codes placed harsh restrictions on slaves' already limited freedoms, often in order to preempt rebellion or escape, and gave slave owners absolute power over their slaves.
300
The British East India Company were thrown from ships into the harbor by American patriots disguised as Mohawk Indians.
What was the Boston Tea Party
300

Who will become the President and Vice President of the United States on January 20th?

Who are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris


300
The southern part of what is now Mexico and the northern parts of Central America.
What is Mesoamerica
300
The Spanish sent these soldiers who led military expeditions in the Americas.
Who are the conquistadors
400
The events that led to a conflict between the Jamestown settlers and the Powhatan confederacy.
What was the death of a Powhatan leader after Pocahontas died.
400
Formed by Congress in 1775 after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
What was the Continental Congress
400

Positive COVID-19 cases in the United States hit ___ Million for the first time last weekend.

What is 20 Million Cases

400

To go all the way around the globe.

What is circumnavigate?

400
A water route through North America that would allow ships to sail from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
What is the Northwest Passage
500
The Pilgrims and the Puritans left Europe for the Americas because ...
What is to practice religious freedom
500
**DAILY DOUBLE** 1. People who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain. 2. People who wanted to stay part of Britain and remain British citizens.
Who were the Patriots and loyalists
500
They gave the U.S. the statue of liberty
Who is France
500

Briefly Explain the term "Plantation" who, what when, where, and why.

Explain... 

500
Enslaved Africans were chained and crowded together under ships' decks on this long voyage
What was the Middle Passage