6th Grade United States Test Flashcards
What are the three major countries in the North American continent?
Canada, United States, and Mexico
What were George Washington’s accomplishments?
Commander in Chief of the Army during the American Revolution and the first president of the United States.
What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?
It doubled the size of the United States at that time.
What were Thomas Jefferson’s accomplishments?
Author of the Declaration of Independence, author of the Statute of Religious Freedom, bought the Louisiana Territory as President, and he was the founder of the University of Virginia.
Which President issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
What are the first Ten Amendments called?
Bill of Rights
What was the significance of the Monroe Doctrine?
It stopped further colonization by Europe in the Americas
Why were rivers and major water ways important to the early settlers?
It allowed them access to transportation for trade. Water as a resource. The rivers also served as a food supply with seafood. The rivers could also serve as irrigation for crops.
Place the important dates in order and what was the significance of the dates.
1607-Jamestown became the first permanent settlement in the colonies.
1620-Mayflower Compact, an agreement between the people on the Mayflower to follow the rules that they agreed upon. First self government in the colonies.
1776- Declaration of Independence- written by Thomas Jefferson, the colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
1777-1783 American Revolution- the time period that the colonist fought the British for independence.
1787- Constitution- a document written by James Madison to replace the flawed Articles of Confederation to set up the system of government we know today.
1803- Louisiana Purchase- President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France. Doubled the size of the United States.
1861-1865 Civil War- war between the states fought primarily due to slavery while Abraham Lincoln was president.
1865-1877 Reconstruction- time period that the United States government took to rebuild the southern states.
What are inalienable rights?
Rights that you are born with and no one can take away. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The grievances in the Declaration of Independence was addressed to whom?
King George III
Who is the Father of the Constitution?
James Madison
What are Abraham Lincoln’s accomplishments?
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation and gave the Gettysburg Address.
What barrier did the colonist encounter first if they were moving east?
Appalachian Mountains
What is the Executive Branch?
The President who is assisted by the Vice President, Cabinet departments, and government agencies. The Executive Branch enforces laws. Executive Branch can veto bills (laws). Executive Branch have the power to appoint judges and Pardon power. (all have checks and balances)
