American Wars
What war was fought over slavery?
The Civil War
The Gulf of ________ lies in the South region?
Name the 2 major mountains in the United States?
Appalachians and Rocky Mountains
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
What war was fought for American Independence?
Revolutionary War
How many regions is the United States divided into?
Four
The Midwest region contains what major river of the United States
Mississippi River
What is a territory inhabited and controlled by people from a different land?
Colony
What two wars were fought in Europe?
World War I and World War II
What country does the northeast border?
Canada
What does the West region have to do because of the lack of rainfall?
irrigate their land
The United States is the ______ largest country in the world?
Third
What war was fought in Vietnam?
Vietnam War
Name a city in the West region
Los Angeles
What type of climate do we live in?
Humid Subtropical Climate
Who did the colonies declare their independence from?
Great Britain
What war was fought and caused the White House to burn down?
The War of 1812
What region is the Rocky Mountains located?
West
Name the 5 Great Lakes
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Eerie, and Ontario
What are the people known as who traveled west in the United States?
Pioneers