American Revolution
Prior to becoming president of the United States, this General led the American army during the American Revolution
Who is George Washington?
These are the three branches of government created by the US Constitution
What are the executive, legislative, and judicial branches?
The 45th parallel passes through this state capitol.
What is Salem, OR?
This indigenous tribe won their Supreme Court case against the state of Georgia, but still ended up needing to move from their ancestral homelands.
Who are the Cherokee?
After the Battle of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed all slaves in areas who were at war with the US to be free by issuing this order.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
While it was assigned to a committee of five people, this future president is widely credited as the author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Proponents of passing the US Constitution in 1787 were known as Federalists. Opponents of passing the US Constitution were known by this clever name.
What are anti-Federalists?
What is Albany?
This compromise in 1824 saw two states admitted to the US and limited the expansion of slavery to south of the Mason-Dixon Line.
What is the Missouri Compromise?
This famous Virginian left the army to join his home state of Virginia in seceding from the Union. He ended up leading the Confederate army.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
The American victory at the Battle of Saratoga is often regarded as a turning point in the American Revolution because it is credited with getting this country involved in the war on the side of the Americans.
What is France?
Prior to passing the US Constitution, the United States governing document was known as this.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
The city in Georgia who hosts The Masters golf tournament each April shares its name with this capital of Maine.
What is Augusta?
Shortly after purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France, Thomas Jefferson appointed these two people to lead an expedition exploring the new territory.
Who are Lewis and Clark?
Lincoln tried to resupply this fort in Charleston Harbor, leading to the first shots of the Civil War.
What is Fort Sumter?
Seen as one of key causes of the American Revolution, British soldiers opening fire on a group of American colonists, killing at least 5, is now known as this event.
What is the Boston Massacre?
Shortly after the Constitution was ratified, Congress passed 10 amendments which are collectively known as this.
What are the Bill of Rights?
This is the northernmost capital in the US.
What is Juneau, AK?
The United States acquired California and much of the current Southwest after winning this war.
What is the Mexican-American War?
Famous abolitionist John Brown led a raid on the federal arsenal in this small town in hopes of starting a slave rebellion.
What is Harper's Ferry?
The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at Lexington and Concord in this colony and future state.
What is Massachusetts?
The first true test of federal power, as president George Washington led troops to stop an uprising in Western Pennsylvania who were protesting taxes, now known as this event.
What is the Whiskey Rebellion?
On March 4, 1791, this was the first state admitted to the US after the 13 original states.
What is Vermont?
This state was the launching off point for pioneers on the Oregon Trail.
What is Missouri?
Robert E. Lee surrendered to this general at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the Civil War.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?