Colonization
How many American colonies were there?
13 Colonies
Who lead the American Army in the American Revolution?
George Washington
Who was the First President of the USA?
Which state were people trying to go to in the Gold Rush?
California
Who won the civil war?
The North/Union
Name 2 reasons why people wanted to settle the New World
Economic Opportunity (Money)
Religious Freedom
Escape from Crime
To make a better life for their family
Adventure
Name 2 events that sparked the American Revolution
The Boston Tea Party, The Boston Massacre, Taxation without Representation, Statutory Neglect
Bonus Question: Name as many presidents as you can in 30 seconds. You get 50 points for each one you name. Ready, Set, Go!
Lots
What is the name for the Idea that Americans have the right to settle all of the land all the way to the West coast? This is also always the answer on the Westward Expansion exam.
Manifest Destiny
What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War which is also known as the turning point?
Gettysburg
Which section of the 13 colonies was known as the "Breadbasket" of the new world? The New England, the Middle, or the South?
The Middle
Who warned the colonists at Lexington and Concord that "The Regulars are coming."
Paul Revere
Who was the 3rd President of the U.S.A who debated Hamilton, became Secretary of State, became president, and purchased the state of Louisiana from the French?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the name of the deadliest trail to the west coast? There is a game that we played about it with wagons and Dysentery
The Oregon Trail
Who was the President of the Union during the Civil War?
Abe Lincoln
Jamestown
Where did the American forces spend the long cold winters at during the Revolution?
Valley Forge
Which document was argued about alot during this time period? It was the foundation for out country today.
The Constitution
Which country did we go to War with to gain all of the land in the Southwest of our country?
Mexico
Who was the lead General for the North during the Civil War? Bonus 100 points if you can name more
Ulysses S. Grant, William Sherman, McClellin, Meade, etc
The name for the group of religious Englishmen who came across the sea from England for Religious reasons. They landed at Plymouth on the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.
Pilgrims
What was the name of the battle that was the turning point of the American Revolution?
Saratoga
Which president declared that The Western Hemisphere of the world would be protected by the U.S.A? He was the 5th President and he signed a doctrine.
James Monroe
Which state was added to the Union, which sparked the war with Mexico?
Texas
Who was the lead general for the South during the Civil War? Bonus 100 points if you can name two.
Robert E Lee, Stonewall Jackson, etc