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What was the civic movement when African Americans fought for their rights?
The Civil Rights Movement
100
What is an example of a job Native American Men had?
Hunting, gathering, going to war
100
What is the leading state in rice production?
Arkansas
100
Where is considered to be the birthplace of Jazz?
New Orleans, Louisiana
100
Who gave the "I Have a Dream" speech?
Martin Luther King Jr.
200
What are two ways people fought for their rights during the Civil Rights Movement?
Boycotts, sit ins, marches, etc
200
When did MLK give his "I have a dream" speech?
August 18, 1963
200
What is the phosphate rock found in Florida used for?
To fertilize crops
200
What four states are considered the Gulf Coast states?
Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama
200
Who fought for his/her civil rights by refusing to move on a bus?
Rosa Parks
300
What did Rosa Parks do to fight for her rights?
She refused to move from her seat on the bus.
300
What did the Native American women mainly do?
farmers, child care, cooking
300
Bringing goods into the country is called...
Importing
300
What four states are considered the Atlantic Coast states?
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
300
Who built the first levee?
The French
400
How did Robert E. Lee, Rosa Parks, and MLK influence individuals lives today?
Answers vary
400
What was the trail of tears?
The forced removal of Native Americans from the east to Oklahoma
400
Sending goods out of the country is called...
Exporting
400
What are three ways that a levee can malfunction?
Overtopping, breaching, and, seepage
400
Who commanded the confederate army of Virginia during the civil war?
Robert E. Lee
500
What was MLK's dream?
For all people to be equal.
500
Did The Trail of Tears occur in the 1900's or the 1800's?
1800's
500
Why is the southeast region ideal for trading ports?
Because it has two coastlines and access to plenty of water ways.
500
Where was the first levee built?
Louisiana
500
Who was the "king" of cornet in New Orleans?
Buddy Bolden