Plymouth, Powhatan, Pilgrims
Giving the region the English language, this European country formed the most permanent settlements in North America
What is England
This man gained fame for being the primary author of the Declaration of Independence
Who is Thomas Jefferson
Comprising the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution this document grants many basic freedoms
What is the Bill of Rights
This man became known as the "Father of America" after serving as the first President
Who is George Washington
This man gained fame for his "West India Emancipation" speech against slavery
Who is Frederick Douglass
Famed English explorer and leader of the Jamestown Colony
"When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another..."
Is the opening line of this popular breakup letter
What is the Declaration of Independence
Congress is made up of two houses know as...
What is the Senate and the House of Representatives
Purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1803 this land was acquired primarily for domination of the Mississippi river.
What is the Louisiana Territory
This catchphrase was used for the fight against slavery
What is abolition
Daughter of chief Powhatan whom had a close relationship with John Smith
Who is Pocahontas
The Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
Who is George Washington
These three branches make up the United States government
What are the Judicial, Legislative and Executive
In his "Farewell Adress" George Washington warned against the dangers of these entanglements
What are Foreign Alliances
With her "Ain't I a Woman" speech this woman spurred on the women's rights movement
It was discovered in 1590 that this colony had disappeared leaving behind only the word "CROATOAN" carved in a tree
What is the Roanoke Colony
Famed for his midnight ride this Silversmith helped notify colonists of the British arrival by yelling "The British are coming, the British are coming!"
Who is Paul Revere
In this year the U.S. Constitution was ratified laying the groundwork for our current government
When is 1787
During this march nearly one in four Cherokee died
What is the Trail of Tears
Under this law abolitionists in the North were forced to return fleeing slaves or face the penalty of prison
What is the Fugitive Slave Act
Signed aboard a ship in 1620 this compact was the first attempt at written government in North America
What is the Mayflower Compact
French aide forces the surrender of Charles Cornwallis at this Virginia fort, effectively ending the Revolution
What is Yorktown
Signed in Annapolis Maryland this document was the first attempt at a United States Government
What is the Articles of Confederation
"Old Hickory", famous for his war exploits
Who is Andrew Jackson
Coming directly from the Latin meaning "Before War" this phrase is often used to describe the period just before the Civil War
What is Antebellum