Historical Continuity and Change

Question 1

What does “Coyote” mean in the oral histories of the tribes of the American Southwest?

Answer 1

Trickster

In many indigenous oral traditions, Coyote is a cunning character and often represents chaos and transformation, teaching important lessons through his unpredictable behavior.

Question 2

In which state of the United States is Mesa Verde located?

Answer 2

Colorado

Mesa Verde is famous for its cliff dwellings built by the ancient Ancestral Puebloans, a key site for understanding pre-Columbian history in North America.

Question 3

What symbol does the Statue of Liberty represent?

Answer 3

Freedom and democracy

The Statue of Liberty, located on Liberty Island in New York, was a gift from France in 1886 and has been a symbol of hope and freedom for millions of immigrants who came to the United States.

Question 4

Which amendment guaranteed women the right to vote in the United States?

Answer 4

19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, was the result of decades of struggle by the suffrage movement led by activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, finally granting women the right to vote.

Question 5

Who led the** March on Washington in 1963**?

Answer 5

Martin Luther King Jr.

The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement, where King gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, calling for racial equality and justice.