The American Revolution was a war for independence fought between what 2 sides?
What is the American Colonists vs English/British
100
The Civil War was the deadliest war in U.S. History with over how many soldiers killed?
What is 600,000 (also accept 620,000)
100
The event that brought the U.S. into WWII was the attack by the Japanese on what U.S. Naval Base?
What is Pearl Harbor
100
One of the greatest bargains in U.S. History by Thomas Jefferson which doubled the size of the country
What is Louisiana Purchase
200
Because it killed off so many Native Americans, it is said this was most important thing exchanged between whites and Natives
What is Disease
200
Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolution and became the 1st President of the U.S?
Who is George Washington
200
The soldiers that fought for the North were called what?
The soldiers that fought for the South were called what
What is:
North - Union
South - Confederates
200
During WWII, the working effort of what group of Americans helped add many supplies to the war effort, and although dangerous, helped the U.S. win WWII.
Who are American Women
200
England’s first permanent settlement in America was _____________________ and was eventually lead by Captain ____________________ who had better relations with the Natives, made people work, and gave order to the colony.
What is Jamestown, and John Smith
300
America is named after this man?
Who is Amerigo Vespucci
300
To betray one's country or government?
What is Treason
300
Before taking on the issue of slavery, President Lincolns first goal was what?
What is to keep the country/nation together
300
On June 6th 1944, U.S. troops launched the largest military attack from sea on Normandy, France which was known as Operation Overlord and what other name?
What is D-Day
300
The rise of what crop in the south makes slavery extremely profitable and led to another rise in slavery?
What is Cotton
400
What was the global swap of plants, animals, people, technology, ideas, and disease
What is the Columbian Exchange
400
The major concept/idea/theme of the American Revolution.
What is Taxation Without Representation
400
The document that freed the slaves in America on January 1st, 1863.
What is the Emancipation Proclomation
400
What is the use of images, music, and movies to influence a person’s thoughts/opinions, which many countries used during WII?
What is Propaganda
400
Two explorers who crossed the American continent after President Jefferson purchased a bunch of land.
Who are Lewis and Clark
500
What 4 countries colonized the America's (Need all 4)
What is England, France, Spain, and Portugal
500
Disclaimer: This Question is Not on the Test
The Declaration of Independence was approved by Congress on what date. Month, Day, and Year
What is July 4th, 1776
500
After the Civil War, the period of time where the U.S. had to rebuild/reunite the country and help the now 4 million freed slaves.
What is Reconstruction
500
Who was President during WWII, as well as during the end of the Great Depression, proposed the New Deal, and a 2nd Bill of Rights?
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt
500
Nineteen people were put to death by hanging or pressing because they were accused of performing witchcraft