The key figure in pushing for civil rights.
Who is MLK Jr.?
Even though the Declaration of Independences was signed in this year most Colonists didn't know about it until the next year.
When is 1776?
Even though the government is a Republic most people refer to our government as another ideal.
What is democracy?
Under the Constitution he's considered the first.
Who is George Washington?
The first 10 amendments are also known as this.
What is the Bill of Rights?
Without her Lewis and Clark would never make it past the Missouri River.
Who is Sacagawea?
The US nearly doubled in size in this year.
When is 1803?
This ideal that drove the US to expand beyond the continent.
What is imperialism
He holds the record for the most years serving as president.
Who is FDR?
This amendment allowed African Americans the ability to vote.
What it the 15th amendment?
Even as an early child he developed the nickname of "Old Hickory" because of how stubborn he was.
Who is Andrew Jackson?
It wasn't until the attack of Fort Sumter that started the Civil War in this year.
When is 1861?
It's a French term meaning hands off, specifically the government
What is Laissez Faire?
He was the Vice President which normally meant the end of a political career. That wasn't the case for him
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
President candidates appoint their own Vice Presidents thanks to this amendment.
After going through 3 different generals Lincoln finally appointed this general that would win the Civil War.
Who is Grant?
While it was another war with Great Britain the US called it the the War of the year it took place.
When is 1812?
Those who pushed for this policy would turn in their graves if they saw the selling of alcohol.
What is prohibition?
You can thank the highway system today by this president.
Who is Dwight Eisenhower?
The only amendment to overturn another amendment specifically the 18th amendment.
What is the 21st amendment?
He was a US Senator before dying at the Alamo
Who is David Crockett?
Mass movement in the west was due to the California Gold Rush. It's the story behind this San Francisco's football team.
When is 1849?
The idea to expand west and the motivation behind the Mexican-American War?
What is Manifest Destiny?
This is the only president to not serve his 2 terms back to back.
Who is Grover Cleveland?
What is the 26th amendment?