Which battle during the Revolutionary War was considered the turning point of the war and prompted France to support the Patriots?

A system to prevent one branch of government from becoming too powerful is called:

Which order, given by Abraham Lincoln, freed the slaves in areas rebelling against the Union?

What word means to formally withdraw from a country (like the South did when they formed the Confederate States of America)?

In his Farewell Address, George Washington warned America against the dangers of:

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws and includes the Senate and House of Representatives?

What is the belief that the U.S. should expand across the continent to the Pacific Ocean called?

John Adams passed a set of laws that made it difficult for foreigners to become citizens. It also forbid citizens from criticizing the government. These laws were called:

What document officially announced the separation of American colonies from the British King?

Henry Clay created the “American System.” This included which ideas to improve America?

What agreement combined the New Jersey Plan of equal representation in government WITH the Virginia Plan of population determining representatives?

What piece of land did President Jefferson pay about 3 cents per acre for in 1803?

What branch of government enforces the laws and is run by the President of the U.S. and his “Cabinet?”

Written in 1620, what document was the first attempt at self-government in the U.S. colonies?

Which war included the Battle of Fort McHenry where Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner?”

The Missouri Compromise allowed Missouri to enter the Union as a slave state, forbid slavery above the 36’ 30’ line, and added which state as a free state?

Although there were many weaknesses, what document created the first central government in the United States?

Cherokee Indians were forced out of their homes in the 1830’s because of the Indian Removal Act. What famous piece of land were they forced to travel along?

What is the exchange of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old World and the New World called?

What war was started after the annexation of Texas by the United States?

Before becoming President, Andrew Jackson was a hero at which battle during the War of 1812 (a battle that didn’t even have to be fought because the peace treaty had been signed)?

What event started when a group of British soldiers fired into a crowd of unarmed colonists?

Triangular Trade was a system of trading slaves and goods among which three locations in the early 1700’s?

Who are people who wanted to end slavery?

What was formed at the end of the 1700’s due to differing opinions on government topics?

Who is credited with the invention of the cotton gin (a machine that revolutionized the cotton industry and led to an increase in slavery)?

The Battle at the Alamo (which claimed many lives including Davy Crockett) took place during which historical event to gain independence?

Which event in 1849 caused a large migration of settlers to the west coast and California?

Which amendment outlawed slavery in 1865?

After the Civil War, the U.S. government wanted to reunite the nation and rebuild the South. What time period was this called?

Who was a former slave and famous conductor on the Underground Railroad, helping slaves escape to freedom in the North?

What was the first permanent English colony in North America, founded in 1607?

What event occurred when colonists dumped 340 chests of tea into a harbor?

What country did John Adams attempt to establish peace with in the 1790’s that ultimately led to the “XYZ Affair,” in which secret agents demanded money from the U.S.?

What was the effect of the book Common Sense?

Which location was the site of the major battle with the highest casualties in a battle (multi day)?

Which abolitionist sued the Supreme Court for his freedom after living in a “free” state? (although he lost the court case)

Which rebellion in 1787 over high taxes on farmland proved the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation (because Congress could not help the state of Massachusetts due to limits from the laws)?

What are changes to the Constitution called?

Which war, over land in Ohio, caused Britain to go into debt, thus leading to the taxing of colonists?

Which agreement, created by Henry Clay, allowed California to enter the Union as a free state and divided the Mexican Cession land into two territories?

Who wrote the famous novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin that showed the cruelties of slavery in 1852 and brought many people to the abolitionist cause?

Which general was the leader for the Union Army during the Civil War?

What historical time period included an increase in machines and manufacturing in the mid-1700’s (example: cotton gin, sewing machines, interchangeable parts, etc.)

Who was leader of the Confederate Army (after refusing Lincoln’s offer to lead the Union Army) and surrendered to the Union in 1865?

Which invention spread the ideas of the Protestant Reformation?

Which attack against American Indians in the 1676 resulted in the burning of Jamestown?

Which meeting of colonists was held to decide how to respond to Britain in 1774?

Which important historical event took place in Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia?

Which compromise was created to determine how slaves would be represented in government?

Which best describes the Monroe Doctrine?

Which battle in the Revolutionary War occurred on Christmas night in 1776 when George Washington crossed the frozen Delaware River?

Which of the following is true of the Marbury vs. Madison court case?

What system included the use of water-powered textile mills that employed young women?

Which of the following best describes the Whiskey Rebellion?

Which battle during the Revolutionary War forced the British to surrender in 1781?

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the laws and includes the Supreme Court?

What was the name of the the Continental Army's winter camp outside of Philadelphia between December 1777 and June 1778 characterized by poor conditions and a high death count?

What was the objective of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

What is the name of the mythic water route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?

Which rebellion in 1831 was led by a slave , and resulted in the death of over 1000 slaves, as well as stricter slave codes?

Which was the bloodiest single day battle?

Which was the bloodiest multi day battle?

Which amendment (theoretically) gave VOTING rights to all men including former slaves?

Which amendment gave citizenship rights to former slaves?

What policy was enacted to admit new states to the Union and was used to pay back debts from the Revolution?

What was the the water route used for transportation of goods and people from Albany to Buffalo NY

At what battle was the Star Spangled Banner written?

What was the name of the speech dedicating land to fallen soldiers?

Colonies/States that relied on agriculture, slavery, water routes, and trade

Colonies/States that relied on trade, industry, fishing/whaling and education

Colonies/States that relied on religious freedom, agriculture, staple crops, and warm weather.

Gave the Union control over the Mississippi River splitting the confederacy in half

Wrecked destruction throughout the South. Victory at ANY COST

Battle in which the Union had to build pontoons under enemy gunfire

Bloodiest single day of fighting.

First battle involving ironclad ships

Early Confederate victory that showed their power. Confederate enlistment increased as a result.

First battle of the Civil War

The Declaration of Independence was drafted at this meeting

To officially adopt or approve

To take something as your own (usually refers to the adding of territory)

Policy of separation based on color/feature/religion/gender/etc

Colonial revolt over a lack of representation and rights