American History Flashcards

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Where did Native Americans come from before settling in what is now the United States?

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They mostly came through Asia.

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Who were the first non-Native people to come to America?

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People from Europe, including Britain, Spain, and France.

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What year did Columbus arrive in America?

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1492

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What was the first permanent British colony in America?

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Jamestown, Virginia, 1607.

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What was the main reason the colonists were upset with Britain before the American Revolution?

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The colonists had no representation in the British government and were being taxed without it. "No taxation without representation!"

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When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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1776

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What document established the United States as an independent nation?

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The Declaration of Independence.

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What was the purpose of the American Revolution?

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To gain independence from Britain and establish the United States of America.

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What year was the U.S. Constitution adopted?

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1789

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What term describes the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand west to the Pacific Ocean?

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Manifest Destiny.