Basic US History

Front

Who was the first US President?

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Washington

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Jefferson

Front

What country did the US gain their independence from? Options: Britain, France, Spain, Mexico

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Britain

Front

What is NOT one of the 3 Branches of the US Government? Legislative, Judicial, Religious, Executive

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Religious

Front

What guarantees your basic civil liberties?

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The Bill of Rights

Front

The economy of the northern colonies relied on

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industry

Front

Plantations and slave labor were most commonly found in the

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Southern Colonies

Front

What is the term that describes the trade of slaves, sugar and rum between the colonies, Africa and the Caribbean Islands?

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Triangle Trade

Front

What led to the war with Mexico? Options: rights to the Colorado river, desire to control Baja, the Gold Rush, Manifest Destiny

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Manifest Destiny

Front

What is NOT a reason that the South seceded from the Union?
Options: struggle over slavery, economics, disputes over Supreme Court decisions, states rights

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disputes over Supreme Court decisions