Exploration, Colonialism, and the American Revolution
Who established extensive tribal cultures and several advanced civilizations?
The Native Americans
What part of the United States was slavery abolished in the 1800’s?
Northern States
What regions had rich natural resources?
Africa, Asia, and Latin America
What nations soon began engaging in a power struggle called the Cold War.
The Capitalist and the Communist
What year did Christopher Columbus Sail across the Atlantic Ocean?
1492
What was the major crop in the South in the 1800’s?
Cotton
_________ is the policy by which a stronger nation extends control over a weaker nation or region.
Imperialism
Who lead the Capitalist nations?
The United States
Where was the first prominent English settlement?
Jamestown, Virginia
New states were usually added in pairs, one_____ and one ______.
slave, free
In WW1 Great Britain, Russia, and France where called the ______
Allies
In the Vietnam War, south Vietnamese fought North Vietnamese. Which side was the U.S on?
South Vietnam
The principles of the government were established in the ______________ which was ratified in 1788
U.S Constitution
Who won the presidential election in 1860?
Abraham Lincoln
In WW1 Germany, Austria Hungry and the Ottuman Empire where called the ___________
Central Powers
What Soviet leader tried to reform the communist party?
Mikhail Gorbachev
What document promised many individuals freedoms, such as freedom of speech and assembly?
The Bill of Rights
Who was the Union general during the Civil War
Ulysses S. Grant
What did Americans call the serious economic downfall in 1929?
The Great Depression
Why did African American leaders launch the Civil Rights Movement?
To try to end segregation and discrimination.