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- After Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860, what was the first state to secede from the Union and with 6 additional states formed the Confederate States of America
- The Second Great Awakening was a spiritual resurgence that fundamentally altered the character of American religion. By 1800, ________ Methodism and Baptists, were becoming the fasting-growing religions in the nation.
- From Great Britain by Treaty of Paris
- When was the Kansas Nebraska Act bill passed?
- When did Texas declare their independence and adopted a republic constitution?
- What was King George III reaction to the Declaration of Rights sent by the First Continental Congress?
- In the Treaty of Paris, in 1763, the British received _________ from France, and __________ from Spain.
- Who did the British send to take command of the British Army in America?
- Did the British accomplish what they wanted at Lexington and Concord?
- What was the purpose of 27 grievances in the Declaration of Independence?
- Hoe many times did the British charge up Breed's Hill?
- What document was written in Philadelphia to King George III, outlining the reason why the colonies were seeking to separate from England, and why they were pursuing independence?
- The election of 1876 came down to a fight between Republican ___________ and Democrat __________ of New York in one of the most hostile, controversial campaigns in American history.
- Was Washington chosen to be commander of the Continental Army?
- This historic court case of Malbury vs Madison established the concept of Judicial Review or the ability of the Judiciary Branch to
- T/F? By the end of the 1800s, the average family size in America declined because large families were not as desirable in cities as they were in rural areas.
- Did the First Continental Congress seek independance from Great Britain?
- What Native American tribe sued the United States government in 1832 and won a Supreme Court case that allowed them the right to stay on their native lands?
- Why did Paul Revere and William Dawes set out on the "Midnight Ride"?
- Which of the statements below about Thomas Jefferson are true?Jefferson promoted manufacturing in the America, and believed this to be the future. Jefferson's major presidential achievement was the Louisiana Purchase, through which the United States acquired all the lands owned by the French in North America. Jefferson authorized the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the WestJefferson increased the size of the army and navy during his presidency.