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100

The tower built after the Great Flood, where God was unhappy with the choices of the people and he confused the language so people couldn't understand each other. 

The Tower of Babel 

100

What 2 countries fought for control of North America, sparking the French and Indian War?

Who are France and Great Britain. 

100

The year George Washington was voted as the 1st President of the United States. 

What is 1787?

100

What was the design of the 1st American Flag?

13 stripes and 13 stars. 

100

What was the route that runaway slaves used to get to the safety of the North? 

The Underground Railroad. 

200

The "bridge" used by people and animals to populate the United States. 

The Bering Land Bridge 

200

Great Britain taxed this imported item, causing the "Patriots" of America to board the ships and dump the contents into Boston Harbor. 

What is tea?

200

The capitol city of the United States of America. 

What is Washington DC

200

What was the event where President Jackson forced the Cherokee people to leave their homeland?

The trail of tears

200
What was the name of the speech where President Lincoln stated that slaves were free?

The Emancipation Proclamation. 

300

He sailed with the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria to reach China and the Indies, but ended up discovering America.  

Who is Christopher Columbus. 
300

Who rode through the streets of Massachusetts issuing the warning- "The British Are Coming!" 

Who is Paul Revere?

300

The two men who lead an expedition to explore the land west of the Mississippi River. 

Lewis and Clark

300

What engineering marvel allowed boats to move through the canals of the hilly countryside? 

Locks

300

What was the name of the war where Americans fought over Slavery? 

The Civil War

400

The name of the people who started the 13 colonies in America. 

Who are the Pilgrims. 
400

Thomas Jefferson wrote this document announcing that the 13 colonies were now an independent country called the United States of America. 

What is the Declaration of Independence. 
400

Who was the Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark during this expeditions?

Sacagawea

400

What was the name of the trail that Americans traveled in covered wagons, out to the North Western side of America? 

The Oregon Trail

400

Who was the first black senator of the United States?

Hiram Revels

500

The 13 original colonies 

What are: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia 

500

This document governs the United States.

What is The Articles of Confederation. 

500

During which war was the Star Spangled Banner written?

The war of 1812

500

What were the people who searched for gold during the 1849 gold rush called? 

The '49ers. 

500

What state was called "Seward's Icebox"?

Alaska