US History 1301 - Exam 1 MWF Review

US History 1301 - Exam 1 MWF Review

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History

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Who was Christopher Columbus?

Back

An Italian explorer who sailed for Spain in 1492; he discovered the Americas while trying to find a western route to Asia.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Prince Henry the Navigator?

Back

A Portuguese prince who encouraged exploration along the African coast. He started a navigation school and helped advance sailing technology.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Nathaniel Bacon?

Back

Led Bacon’s Rebellion (1676) in Virginia against the colonial government, showing early resistance to British authority.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was George Washington?

Back

Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution; later became the first U.S. President.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Nathaniel Bacon?

Back

Led Bacon’s Rebellion (1676) in Virginia against the colonial government, showing early resistance to British authority.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Paul Revere?

Back

Famous for his midnight ride to warn colonists that “the British are coming” before the battles of Lexington and Concord.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who was Thomas Paine?

Back

Wrote Common Sense, a pamphlet that convinced many colonists to support independence from Britain.

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