U.S. History Flashcard

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What is the supreme law of the United States, signed in 1787?

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The Constitution of the United States.

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What discovery in California in 1849 led to a rush of people to the West Coast?

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Gold.

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Who was the third president of the United States and the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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Who was the first President of the United States?

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George Washington.

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What was the name of the railroad that connected the eastern and western parts of the United States?

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Transcontinental Railroad.

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What document lists the rights of the people and was added to the Constitution?

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The Bill of Rights.

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What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

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To serve as the first constitution of the United States.

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What year did the Declaration of Independence get signed?

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1776.

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Who is known as the 'Father of His Country'?

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George Washington.

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What was the main reason for the American Revolution?

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To gain independence from British rule.