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When did the first people settle the Americas?
When did the first people settle the Americas?
- 25,000 years ago
- 5000 years ago
- 500 years ago
- 15,000 years ago (correct)
Who reached the Americas in 1492?
Who reached the Americas in 1492?
- John Cabot
- Amerigo Vespucci
- Vasco Núñez de Balboa
- Christopher Columbus (correct)
When did Britain recognize American independence?
When did Britain recognize American independence?
- 1783 (correct)
- 1800
- 1776
- 1763
How did the country expand to the Pacific Ocean during the 1800s?
How did the country expand to the Pacific Ocean during the 1800s?
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Who are the descendants of the first settlers of the Americas called?
Who are the descendants of the first settlers of the Americas called?
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Exploration and Settlement of the Americas
- The first people settled in the Americas at least 15,000 years ago, likely crossing from Asia via the Bering Land Bridge.
European Exploration
- Christopher Columbus reached the Americas in 1492, sponsored by the Spanish monarchs.
American Independence
- Britain recognized American independence in 1783, following the American Revolutionary War.
Westward Expansion
- During the 1800s, the United States expanded to the Pacific Ocean through a series of land purchases, treaties, and wars, including the Louisiana Purchase, the Mexican-American War, and the annexation of Hawaii.
Native Americans
- The descendants of the first settlers of the Americas are called Native Americans or Indigenous Americans.
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