Topic 1
What challenges did the early pioneers face?
rugged terrain, limited passageways, harsh climate, Native American meetings
What state did the Spanish sell to the United States after Spain decided it was too difficult to defend?
(Pennsylvania, Florida, or Massachusetts)
Florida
What is the law that led to the Trail of Tears?
Indian Removal Act
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What city does Miss Cole live in?
(Pittsburgh or Philadelphia)
Philadelphia
The First Industrial Revolution or the Second Industrial Revolution?
-Eli Whitney built an improved version of the cotton gin.
-Samuel Morse invented the telegraph
The First Industrial Revolution
What is Miss Cole's dog's name?
(Bella, Ali, or Luna)
Ali
The main job of this department is to manage the money for the government. They collect taxes, print money, and make sure bills get paid.
The Department of Treasury
This was considered the most important ordinance because it created rules for how new areas could join the United States.
(Northwest Ordinance of 1787 or Jackson's Ordinance)
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
During what time period in history did these events happen?
Henry Ford invented the Model T, making cars more affordable.
The Transcontinental Railroad was completed, making travel across the country easier and faster.
The Second Industrial Revolution
This refers to the process by which the Republic of Texas became part of the United States.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Annexation of Texas
This political party was led by Alexander Hamilton and John Adams. It also believed that the United States should have a big powerful government in charge.
(Democratic-Republican or Federalist)
The Federalist Party
The main job of this department is to handle foreign affairs. They work to keep peace, make agreements, and represent the United States around the world.
The Department of State
What year was Miss Cole born?
(1996, 2005, 1990)
1996
This happened when Mexico refused to negotiate the areas of Texas, California, and New Mexico.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Mexican-American War
What is Miss Cole's favorite food?
(PB and J sandwich or Sushi?)
Sushi
This political party was led by Thomas Jefferson and James Madision and believed that if one big government had too much power it might do bad things. (Democratic-Republican or Federalist)
The Democratic-Republican Party
What was the name of the agreement that decided what states could be free states and what states were slave states?
(The Michigan Compromise, The Missouri Compromise, or The Florida Compromise)
The Missouri Compromise
This was when Texan settlers fought against Mexico for freedom.
The Mexican-American War,
The Annexation of Texas, or
The Texas Revolution
The Texas Revolution
What was an effect that immigration had on the United States following expansion?
growth in population
growth in diversity