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Hey what do you know about American History?
Hey what do you know about American History?
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Overview of American History for start of the year.
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1
Who fought in the Civil War?
The US east and west
North and South Korea
US vs. Germany
The US north and south
2
During the War of 1812 who was the United States fighting against?
Great Britain
France
Japan
Germany
3
In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson bought a large amount of land from the French. Name this.
Louisiana Purchase
The French Affair
Romeo deal
Jefferson's Deal
4
Where was the first hostile action of the Civil War?
Fort Reno, North Carolina
Fort Lincoln, Washington, D.C
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
Fort Romeo, Michigan
5
Which is
NOT
one of our 3 branches of government
Representative
Judicial
Executive
Legislative
6
Our government is structured with Congress which consists of the
President and VP
House of Senate and Representatives
Congress and the Senate
House of Representatives & Senate
7
What is a treaty?
a lawsuit pursued by a government
trade agreement between states
an amendment to an official document
an agreement between countries
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Which branch of our government makes the laws?
Executive
President & VP
Legislative
Judicial
9
From which country did the United States gain its independence?
Canada
France
Great Britain
Japan
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Who fought in the industrial revolution?
Britain and us
No one - it wasn't a war
France and Spain
Germany and France
11
What was one of the main reasons for the Civil War?
free speech
the railroads
The Constitution
slavery
12
Which one is NOT one of the original 13 colonies:
Florida
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
New York
13
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Bill Clinton
Ben Franklin
George Washington
14
Our Declaration of Independence was written to
Justify and officially break free from Great Britain
Establish freedoms and rights of all individuals
Outline our nation's laws
Declare war on Great Britain
15
As we eventually gain the land for sea to shining sea ~ this is known as
Proclamation of 1763
Treaty of Paris
Manifest Destiny
Industrial Revolution
16
Our nation's capitol is located in
Washington DC
Philadelphia
Lansing MI
The state of Washington
17
What is the purpose of our Constitution?
Explains why we fought for independence
To show us where state capitals are
Identifies our boundaries as a nation
Our US government plan that outlines laws and powers
18
Which one is NOT one of our presidents
George Washington
John Adams
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
19
Name the document that Abraham Lincoln wrote that freed the slaves in Confederate states?
Freedman Order
Emancipation Proclamation
Seventh Amendment
Slavery Decree
20
What are the first ten amendments of the Constitution called?
The top Ten
Law of the Land
The Powers of Gov
the Bill of Rights
