History
What is a statement that is true and can be proven?
A Fact
What was the name of the land bridge that connected Alaska and Russia?
Beringia
What did the colonists in Jamestown lack?
Freshwater
What was the name of a violent clash between colonists and British
Boston Massacre
What does the Judicial Branch do?
Interprets the Laws
What is an outlook that is really personal and sometimes unreasonable?
A bias
Which Native American cultural region used longhouses
Longhouse
Why was Jamestown’s location chosen?
Deep water
What did the “Join or Die” snake cartoon represent?
The 13 Colonies
Which amendment is "Freedom of speech, religion, and press"
1st Amendment
History helps us to appreciate multiple…
Perspectives
What was the Spanish motto for exploration?
God, Gold, and Glory
Why did the Pilgrims come to Plymouth?
Religious Freedom
A document declaring U.S. independence
Declaration of Independence
What does the Legislative Branch do?
Makes the Laws
Understanding the past helps us better understand the…
What did the Spanish explorers want to control?
Trade Routes
What was Manhattan originally called?
New Amsterdam
What was the purpose of the Sugar Act?
Pay British war debts
How much did Jefferson pay for the Louisiana Purchase?
$15 Million Dollars
Geography can make ________________ easier.
Travelling
What is the exchange of plants, animals, and ideas between Europe and the Americas
Columbian Exchange
Who founded the New England Colonies?
Puritans
Name one cause of the French & Indian War
Ohio River Valley
Fur trade
Westward expansion
What was the main cause of the Civil War?
Slavery