The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812. It was a miraculous victory with Americans only suffering 71 casualties & the British suffering over 2,000. During this battle, Andrew Jackson and his troops protected the British from attempting to take this territory -

This document officially and legally ended the American Revolution, resulting in the freedom of the 13 colonies and the beginning of the United States –

What type of source is an academic journal article? 

In the 15th century, who was responsible for the near genocide of the Taino natives? 

Scholars are still learning and discovering the facts about this topic – but as of modern times, most scholars believe the indigenous people of North America were –

This civilization is known for being the first truly complex society of North America (particularly Mexico), are known for building colossal heads out of stone, and La Venta (or Pyramid C) –

El Castillo at Chichen Itza is an impressive ancient pyramid type structure credited to which civilization?

This vital invention in the mid-19^th century revolutionized communication in the US –

This 19^th century stagecoach and wagon road led many Americans and their families across unknown and dangerous territories as they migrated to the West. The journey proved challenging for families as there were disputes between the gender roles, disagreements about traveling on Sabbath Day, and areas with low resources resulting in the quarreling between stagecoaches.

This text written by Harriet Beecher Stowe went “viral” in the 19^th century, flying off the shelves. Scholars have declared it contributed to the coming Civil War by awakening Americans to the true horrors of slavery.

What was Spectral Evidence and how was it used during the Salem Witch trials in the 16^th century?

We cannot make sweeping generalizations about the Native Americans because there were so many groups and their cultures and lives varied by various factors, especially their region and the resources they had available. We can gather some facts that apply to most tribes but overall, their cultures varied far too much to state facts that apply to all. 

This bloody war was fought between Americans on American soil. It took place from 1861-1865 between the Union (North) and the Confederates (South).

Xibalba (an underworld) and The Tree of Life (a means to reach the heavens) were religious places in which civilization?

What was the Columbian Exchange?

This civilization that flourished between the 14^th and 16^th centuries AD was known for being fierce warriors, developed and spoke the language Nahuatl, left behind multiple volumes of codices which provide scholars with incredible amounts of information about them, and were ultimately dominated by the Spanish in the 1500s was called –

The 16^th century Encomienda System was put into place by the Spanish to –

Tensions in the 17^th century led a group of rebels led by Nathaniel Bacon to –

Some outcomes of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680 were –

What is the activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale?

What was the Transatlantic Slave Trade which began with the Portuguese in the 15^th century?

In the 16^th century, this man was credited for arguing the corruption and neglect of the church. He disagreed with the selling of indulgences, believed individuals should learn to read and interpret the Bible themselves, and wrote his 95 Theses to express his grievances. His actions sparked the Protestant Reformation –

Christopher Columbus discovered the United States –

Ranging in order from 1-3 (1 being the highest world power) what were the 3 highest world powers in the 15^th century?

This first permanent British colony in the New World was settled in 1607 –

In the 17^th century, of the original 13 colonies – which ones were using slave labor? 

Which response best describes education in the original 13 colonies?

In the 17^th century - A Native American man helped the Pilgrims who traveled from Europe on the Mayflower to settle in Plymouth Rock, MA. He was helpful for his kindness, ability to speak English, and the knowledge he shared with the colonists. The Pilgrims invited him and other natives to join them in the first Thanksgiving Dinner in the New World for their appreciation. Who was the Native American?

What is mercantilism?

The widespread exposure to new diseases that effects a group without immunity is called -

When Africans were sold or captured from Africa to become slaves, they sailed to the Americas via –

The early to mid-18^th century movement in America sparked by the belief that colonists had lost their faith, which resulted in preachers traveling the colonies to provide free sermons in public with the intention of spreading Gospels and uplifting messages was called –

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was located in which region, which was also the only original region in the 13 colonies where public education was required -

Several individuals confessed to witchcraft in the 17^th century during the Salem Witch Trials, likely because they were coerced with the knowledge that if they confessed, their life would be spared – and if they maintained their innocence, they would be hanged. This was an example of self-incrimination that would not be addressed until the drafting of the Bill of Rights several decades later. 

What was the significance of the English Parliament’s passing of the Witchcraft Act of 1604?

The set of rules established for self-governance between the English settlers who traveled to the New World via the Mayflower in 1620 was called –

The Quaker who founded Pennsylvania was named –

18^th century smallpox inoculation in the colonies was an example of –

The Heliocentric Theory was observed by Nicolaus Copernicus in the 16^th century and confirmed by Johannes Kepler later that same century. It observed –

Which outcomes of the 18^th century French and Indian War contributed to ideas of Revolution among many colonists?

Why was Galileo’s early 17^th century text The Starry Messenger so controversial?

The 17^th-19^th century movement of intellectuals who were impressed by the revelations of the Scientific Revolution and emphasized the usage of reason and rational thinking to understand the world was called –

What was the Boston Tea Party of 1773?

What was the “shot heard round the world?”

Which document written by Thomas Paine went “viral” in 1776 urging Americans to fight for independence, listed colonist grievances with the British monarchy, provided solid reasons why the colonists deserved to be free, and was drafted in a way that was accessible to all Americans of any educational background?

Which document written by English writer Mary Wollstonecraft in 1792 argued that women should be educated because they were equal to men, that society would benefit if women could educate their children, and that treating women as inferior to men undermined the strength of the entire society?

When the colonists focused on growing vast amounts of tobacco or cotton in a single area, this was an example of?

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” is a quote from which famous American document?

What famous and nation changing event occurred on July 4, 1776 – which Americans celebrate every year on its anniversary?

Which European nation eventually joined the colonist front in the American Revolution beginning in 1778, ultimately becoming a pivotal support that allowed for the colonists to be victorious against the British?

What is significant about the Battle of Yorktown of 1781?

This 1777 document served as the first US Constitution -

The Federalists and Anti-Federalists of the late 18^th century rose to prominence due to this controversial and heavily debated topic –

The first 10 amendments of the US Constitution are popularly known as –

In 1803, the US nearly doubled their territory due to this famous purchase from France –

In 1805, a historic vote occurred between the various members of the Corps of Discovery over where they should rest during a few winter months. What was its significance?

This tragic event occurred during the winter of 1838-39, was decreed by the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and resulted in the forcible removal of Cherokee natives who were forced to walk over 1,000 miles at gunpoint, causing nearly ¼ of them to die en route.

Canadian Nationalism, American Nationalism, the retreat of the native uprising movement, and Americans moving West were all outcomes of which event –

What was the purpose of the Lewis & Clark Expedition?

The tragic event that resulted in the destruction of 18,000+ buildings, the death of 200-300 people, and nearly 100,000 homeless in 1871 Chicago was called –

Why did the US create time zones?

The economic & political system in which a country’s trade & industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state, is called –

This horrible and dangerous institution was practiced during the Industrial Revolution and was not completely outlawed until 1938 –

This 1793 invention revolutionized the American textile industry, making it the first major manufacturing industry in the nation –

This treaty in 1794 helped the US maintain a trading relationship with Britain. It also established American sovereignty over unspoken for lands.

This militant Native American man nicknamed “The Shooting Star” rounded up native tribes to fight against the Americans for taking their land. He eventually sided with the British during the War of 1812 until he was killed, resulting in the dissolving of the other native militant forces who had been weakened through fighting & lacked support without their leader.

What best describes the reason the US was in a Quasi-war with France in the 1790s?

What was impressment?

Which amendment was violated with the Alien & Sedition Acts passed by John Adams, ultimately dividing the new nation politically on the eve of the 19^th century –

The following examples resulted in which war? British impressment of American sailors, the British & French meddling in American trading affairs, America’s desire for Canadian land, and native frustrations over American expansionism into their territories.

What was the first war that America ever declared?

This 1846 invention revolutionized printing in America. Americans from all over, living in towns big and small, now had access to newspapers covering local, national, and international news.

This 19^th century doctrine stated that Westward expansion of the US was both justifiable & inevitable –

1860s farmers who built their own homes with pieces of thick soil cut from the ground are called what? Releasing this sod removed a protective layer from the ground and while it made the soil more fertile for farming, it also proved to be problematic during dry times leading to dust storms.

This War of 1812 battle in 1813 was a victory for the Americans against the British. Natives led by Tecumseh that had sided with the British continued to fight on relentlessly against the Americans. Tecumseh was killed & the natives lost their drive with the loss of their leader. This battle was the beginning of the end of native involvement in the war against Americans.

Americans get their national anthem the Star Spangled Banner from the War of 1812. The anthem was originally drafted on an envelope during the war by this gentlemen –

This 19^th century literary and artistic movement inspired by Europe dominated American culture from 1820 until the end of the Civil War. The focus of the works was to inspire and ignite emotion from the individual. Topics ranging from Gothicism to nature to humanitarianism efforts were inspiration to the artists of this movement.

19^th century America is known for –

This act fined or imprisoned anyone who was hiding or helping a slave, even if they had escaped to the North. It resulted in a sort of “witch hunt” for slaves.

90% of the Transcontinental Railroad was built by this group of people who suffered great amounts of racism in the process –

This 1857 Supreme Court declaration stated that African Americans were not US citizens, becoming a major catalyst for the Civil War –

This event in 1849 attracted thousands of immigrants and Americans to California in the hopes of getting rich quick –

This incredible woman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a spy for the Union army, and a women’s rights activist. She was buried with military honors in 1913.

This man was the real individual who inspired the character of Uncle Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin published in the 19^th century.

This governmental decision in 1820 declared that states would be admitted into the Union alternating between slave and free states with the intention of slowly emancipating slaves from that point forward. Slavery was also declared illegal in the Louisiana Purchase territory above the 36/30 parallel.

This childhood friend of Abe Lincoln’s is credited as saving young Lincoln’s life from nearly drowning in a creek. The two remained close into adulthood.

Before joining a life of politics, Abe Lincoln tried his hand at many different jobs. He was even voted into the role of Captain by his peers during his first military experience during this war in 1832.

The only home that Lincoln and his wife Mary Todd owned was located in –

Who famously said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand. I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free” in their “House Divided” speech.

The mid-19^th century guerrilla war between pro-slavery and anti-slavery Americans sparked by the Kansas-Nebraska Act has been nicknamed –

This war was the bloodiest and most tragic of all American wars.

The attack on this fort marked the first battle of the American Civil War in 1861 –

History was made during the American Civil War during the first ever documented battle between two ironclad war ships. This occurred during –

This battle was the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War –

“Indian Hunting” was a horrible practice in 19^th century America. Hunting and killing natives became sport for some rebels. In 1864, the Sand Creek Massacre occurred. This was a ruthless act of violence where American troops slaughtered innocent natives who were displaying acts of peace. This 1887 act was passed to end this brutal period and attempt to assimilate natives into American society.

Jameson Jenkins was an African American man who was a participant on the Underground Railroad. He is also credited as being a close friend of –

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

The period following the Civil War which focused on the rebuilding of America, especially the South which had been systematically destroyed was called –

The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865 when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General (and future American POTUS) Ulysses S. Grant. Following the surrender, the nation immediately began the process of freeing slaves, integrating the free individuals into society, and rebuilding the South.

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated before he was able to see the 13^th amendment (which legally ended slavery) added to the US Constitution. John Wilkes Booth, a famous actor in the 19^th century, murdered the President while he attended a play with his wife at Ford’s Theatre.

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered by many scholars to be the most important battle of the Civil War. It inspired Lincoln’s famous speech the Gettysburg Address.

Lincoln was elated when all of his passion and hard work for emancipation paid off during the ceremony announcing the ratification of the 13^th amendment, which made slavery illegal.

Frederick Douglass was a 19^th century man who was once a slave turned advocate for equality, freedom, and women’s rights. He believed heavily in the importance of literacy, documented his life story in published works, and was also a participant of the Underground Railroad.

The Treaty of Ghent which legally ended the War of 1812 was signed after the war was over.

In the early 19^th century, Pocahontas played a crucial role guiding Lewis & Clark by translating between the colonists & natives and serving as a symbol of peace.

The Battles of Lexington and Concord were declared the first official battles of the American Revolution after they had already occurred because the colonists had not officially submitted their Declaration of Independence to the British monarchy yet. Essentially, in the midst of those battles, the soldiers did not realize they were participating in an official revolution yet.

Four slave states remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War. They were Delaware, Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland.

Abraham Lincoln was known for reading books beneath trees and in front of fireplaces as a child and throughout his adult life.

The Compromise of 1850 was a result of the US-Mexican War. It dealt directly with Westward expansion and slavery. The compromise determined that states would be added into the union alternating between slave and free states. It was one of the causes of the Civil War as it further split the nation when the government was unable to make an official stance against or for slavery.

When women in America finally went to work during the Industrial Revolution, their domestic duties in the home were split between the husband and wife –

The stereotypical “Wild West Town” that we know of today with the swinging saloon doors, spurs, cowboys, and wild piano playing were actually the mining towns. Additionally, we get the term “ghost town” from these towns. When the mining had dried up, it was common for the entire “temporary” town to be abandoned.

Prior to the 1830s, it was difficult to obtain permission to begin a corporation via state legislature. By the 30s, individuals could now pay a reasonable fee, fill out basic paperwork, and start their own business. This resulted in a rise in new corporations and also illuminated issues within the banking system.

The Second Great Awakening gave African Americans something to cling to during the harsh life of slavery, and the US also saw a decrease in alcoholism and gambling among Native Americans, along with a rise in their conversion to Christianity.

Sir Isaac Newton’s 17^th and 18^th century theories have been proven so many times (particularly his observations about Gravity and the Laws of Motion) that they have actually been called Laws.

The Southern Colonies were divided up into 2 regions – the Chesapeake region which was known for its diversity, acceptance, and religious toleration, and the Southern region which was known for its lack of diversity, racism, and widespread usage of slavery.

Due to taxation without representation, increased British military presence in the colonies, unfair terms following the French and Indian War, and not experiencing the same legal rights as British citizens living in Great Britain, ALL colonists wanted revolution.

The English brought 2 women with them the first time they sent men over to settle what would become Jamestown.

The Virginia Company was a joint-stock company –

The Salem Witch trials were the first Witch Trials the world had ever seen –

Indentured servants were treated well in colonial America. They were contracted from Europe, worked off their contract, and then took their earnings to build a new life in America. Violence towards them almost never happened and their work load was minimal. 

The British settlers of Jamestown suffered from starvation, illnesses, conflicts with natives, exposure to the elements, harsh winters, difficulty controlling their environment, and some even resorted to cannibalism –

In the 15th century - When the Europeans arrived in Africa with the intent to colonize, what they encountered was a continent of people rich with culture, civilization, society, government, and sexual equality – 

Nationalism was one of the motivations for European colonialism beginning in the 15^th century –

Rewording an entire paragraph from the work of another author and properly citing the information is plagiarism – 

Turning in a paper that you wrote in the past for a current class you are taking is plagiarism –