United States and Canada History

When did the US become an independent country?

• July 4, 1776

• October 3, 1791

• January 25, 1856

• September 10, 1757

What Continent did the Native Americans come from?

• Europe

• Asia

• Antartica

• North America

What did they cross to get to North & South America?

• bridge

• wall

• land bridge

• ice

How did geography impact the early economies of New York, Boston and Charleston?

• Natural Harbors allowed ships to unload at markets.
• They were near flat areas that allowed crops to grow.
• They were important for fishing.
• They allowed for trains and railroads to grow near them. 

The first permanent English settlement in North America was

• Savannah

• Yorktown

• Richmond

• Jamestown

The Northern economy was based MOSTLY on:

• Unpaid workers

• Industry

• Agriculture

• Goods & Services

Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?

• European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
• Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
• Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
• The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

What was the first European country to create a long lasting settlement in Canada?

• England

• Finland

• Germany

• France

Who are the people living in the American colonies, that support the King, that come to Canada because of the Reveloutionary War?

• Loyalists

• Patriots

• Englishmen

• French

What is the capital of Canada?

• Quebec

• Ottawa

• Toronto

• Nova Scotia