Test 3 (ch 1-6) Flashcards
True or False
During the French and Indian war, the colonist fought alongside the British.
True
True or False
In a constitutional republic, the government is run by representatives of the people.
True
True or False
The articles of confederation is the highest law and pattern for government in the United States.
False (constitution)
True or False
The judicial branch of the United States government enforces laws.
False (Executive)
True or False
Adoniram Judson is remembered as being the “father of American missions”.
True
True or False
George Whitfield is known as the “father of modern revivalism”.
False (Charles Finney)
True or False
The Gadsen Purchase was land bought from England, so a railroad could be built
False (Mexico)
True or False
Noah Webster wrote: The American Spelling Book.
True
Which is the correct date?
1775-1781 or 1812-1815
American War for Independence
1775-1781
Which is the correct date?
1785-1781 or 1812-1815
War of 1812
1812-1815
Which is the correct date?
1492 or 1620
Pilgrims sail to America and Plymouth is founded
1620
Which is the correct date?
1492 or 1620
Columbus discover the New World
1492
Which is the correct date?
1776 or 1787
Declaration of independence signed
1776
Which is the correct date?
1776 or 1787
Constitution adopted
1787
The first permanent English settlement in America was ____.
Jamestown
Roanoke
Saint Augustine
Jamestown
The _____ work ethic is an important part of America is Heritage.
Colonial
Patriot
Puritan
Puritan
The first colony to offer complete religious freedom was _____.
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Rhode Island
The _____ refers to the ten amendments of the Constitution stating the rights and freedoms of United Stated citizens.
Bill of Rights
Charter of Privileges
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The “father of the constitution“ is considered to be ____.
John Adams
James Madison
George Washington
James Madison
The _____ nearly doubled the size of America.
Gadsen purchase
Louisiana purchase
Mexican cession
Louisiana purchase
The national anthem was written by ____.
Francis Scott key
Thomas Jefferson
Oliver Hazard Perry
Francis Scott key
The first president, who was a member of the democratic party was ______.
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson
James K Polk
Andrew Jackson
The ____ native Americans to give up their tribal lands and move west.
Indian removal act
Mexican cession
Webster Ashburton treaty
Indian removal act
The ____ what is a difficult journey to Oklahoma, in which mini Cherokee died
Cumberland Road
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Trail of tears
After leaving the Texan army to victory in the battle of San Jacinto, _____ became president of the republic of Texas.
Santa Anna
Sam Houston
Andrew Jackson
Sam Houston
The ____ establish the north eastern border between the United States and Canada.
Louisiana purchase
Oregon treaty
Webster Ashburton treaty
Webster Ashburton treaty
The cotton gin was invented by _____.
John Deere
James Watt
Eli Whitney
Eli Whitney
The steel plow was invented by _____.
John Deere
Cyrus McCormick
Samuel Slater
John Deere
_____ Wilderness Road
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Kentucky
______ explored by the corpse of discovery.
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Louisiana territory
_____ purchased by Spain
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Florida territory
_____ purchase from Mexico
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Mexican cession
____ trail that began in independence, Missouri
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
Oregon Trail
____ Gold Rush
California
Florida territory
Kentucky
Louisiana territory
Mexican cession
Northwest territory
Oregon Trail
Trail of tears
California
______ is a natural flow of water emptying into another body of water.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
River
_____ is a large salt, water area, partially or completely enclosed by land.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
Sea
_____ is a inland body of freshwater.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
Lake
_____ is a narrow, man-made channel of water that joins other bodies of water.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
Canal
____ is a large body of water reaching into the land having a wide opening.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
Bay
____ is the direction toward which a river flows.
Bay
Canal
Downstream
Lake
River
Sea
Upstream
Downstream
The letter is “delta”
F
What letter is “gulf”
D
What letter is “source”
A
What letter is “waterfall”
B
What letter is Antarctic Circle
E
What letter is Atlantic Ocean
C
What letter is Prime Meridian
A
What letter is the Southern Ocean
D
What letter is the Mississippi River
C
What letter is the Rocky Mountains
A
