US History Flashcards

Front

British colonists in America had one person representing them in the British Parliament.

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False: No one

Front

The U.S. government has less power under the Constitution than it did under the Articles of Confederation.

Back

False: It has more power.

Front

Only the federal government can declare war and control the U.S. military.

Back

True

Front

The United States won the War of 1812.

Back

True

Front

This nation decided to help America after the Battle of Saratoga.

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France

Front

This man is credited with discovering North America.

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Christopher Columbus

Front

He was responsible for purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France.

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Thomas Jefferson

Front

Colonists from this nation moved to America to make money and have political and religious freedoms.

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Britain

Front

These people were the first to arrive in North America.

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Native Americans

Front

The United States government is a republic, since its citizens elect a president and representatives to run the government.

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True