13 Stripes to 50 Stars: The Growth of America

The video explores the history of the United States, detailing its growth from the original 13 colonies to 50 states. It covers the formation of the colonies, the Revolutionary War, the Northwest Ordinance, and the concept of Manifest Destiny. The video also discusses the acquisition of territories like Florida, Texas, and the Mexican Cession, as well as the eventual statehood of Alaska and Hawaii.

Which European country established the first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia?

• Netherlands

• England

• France

• Spain

What document announced the colonies as a new country separate from England?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

• Delaware

• Rhode Island

What was the Northwest Ordinance?

• A system for admitting new states

• A treaty with Spain

• A military alliance

• A trade agreement

Which state was admitted to the Union as the 28th state?

• Iowa

• Texas

• California

• Florida

What was the Doctrine of Manifest Destiny?

• A belief in expanding to the Pacific

• A trade policy

• A religious movement

• A military strategy

Which treaty ended the Mexican-American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

• Jay Treaty

• Adams-Onís Treaty

Which state became the 36th state during the Civil War?

• Kansas

• Nebraska

• West Virginia

• Nevada

When did Oklahoma become a state?

• 1912

• 1896

• 1907

• 1889

Which two states were the last to join the United States?

• Idaho and Wyoming

• Oklahoma and Utah

• New Mexico and Arizona

• Alaska and Hawaii