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Which of these groups were known as nomadic warriors who followed and depended on the buffalo?
Which of these groups were known as nomadic warriors who followed and depended on the buffalo?
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
The Treaty of Tordesillas divided newly discovered lands between Spain and Portugal.
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St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
St. Augustine was founded in 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
True
What is the name of the first permanent British colony established in 1607?
What is the name of the first permanent British colony established in 1607?
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Who was the first English child born in the Americas, part of the Roanoke Colony?
Who was the first English child born in the Americas, part of the Roanoke Colony?
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Which group is known for practicing pacifism and promoting social justice, including the abolition of slavery and equal rights for women?
Which group is known for practicing pacifism and promoting social justice, including the abolition of slavery and equal rights for women?
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The Salem Witch Trials were primarily aimed at persecuting men.
The Salem Witch Trials were primarily aimed at persecuting men.
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Which of these is NOT considered a key figure in the American Revolution?
Which of these is NOT considered a key figure in the American Revolution?
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The Peace of Paris (1763) marked the end of the French and Indian War, giving France control of Canada.
The Peace of Paris (1763) marked the end of the French and Indian War, giving France control of Canada.
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Colonists protested the Stamp Act by refusing to
Colonists protested the Stamp Act by refusing to
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Which of these events is NOT considered one of the major battles of the American Revolutionary War?
Which of these events is NOT considered one of the major battles of the American Revolutionary War?
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Who was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and later became the first president of the United States?
Who was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, and later became the first president of the United States?
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The Bill of Rights is comprised of the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are meant to guarantee
The Bill of Rights is comprised of the first ten amendments to the constitution, which are meant to guarantee
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Who is associated with the Louisiana Purchase?
Who is associated with the Louisiana Purchase?
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For what is the Northwest Ordinance known?
For what is the Northwest Ordinance known?
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The War of 1812 resulted in a British victory and their continued control of Canada.
The War of 1812 resulted in a British victory and their continued control of Canada.
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Which of these is associated with the forced relocation of Native Americans from their lands in the 1830s?
Which of these is associated with the forced relocation of Native Americans from their lands in the 1830s?
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What is the name of the event that began the American Civil War?
What is the name of the event that began the American Civil War?
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The Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for slaves in all states.
The Emancipation Proclamation declared freedom for slaves in all states.
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Who is widely considered the most significant figure in the abolition movement?
Who is widely considered the most significant figure in the abolition movement?
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What is the name of the movement that helped enslaved people escape to freedom via secret routes?
What is the name of the movement that helped enslaved people escape to freedom via secret routes?
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Study Notes
Native Americans
- Pueblo people lived in the Southwest, were peaceful farmers, and lived in stone houses.
- Apache were nomadic hunters and warriors, living in teepees in the Southwest.
- Sioux were nomadic hunters and warriors of the Great Plains, dependent on the buffalo.
- Iroquois were farmers, hunters, and warriors of the Northeast, living in longhouses.
Age of Discovery
- Leif Erickson (Vikings) arrived in North America (Vinland).
- Treaty of Tordesillas (1494): Spain and Portugal divided newly discovered lands.
- Treaty of Saragossa (1529): Further delineation of newly discovered lands.
- St. Augustine (1565): Oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the US, located in Florida.
- New Amsterdam: Established by the Dutch, later becoming New York City; Henry Hudson explored the region.
- Black Legend: European stories about the Spanish mistreatment of Native Americans.
- Roanoke: First English colony, nicknamed the "Lost Colony," attempts at colonization failed.
- Key Spanish Explorers/Colonies: Mexico, Florida, and Southwest territories
- Key French Explorers/Colonies: Canada and parts of Midwest (Mississippi River)
- Key English Explorers/Colonies: Lands along Atlantic Coast
- Key Dutch Explorers/Colonies: New York
- Christopher Columbus's 1492 voyage initiated European colonization of the New World. He mistakenly thought he reached Asia.
Colonial Era
- Virginia Company (1607): Established Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in the Americas.
- Jamestown hardships: famine, disease, and conflict with Native Americans
- Indentured Servants: Temporary slaves from England to work for colonists. Later replaced with African slaves.
- Plymouth (1620): Founded by the Pilgrims.
- Pilgrims: English religious separatists who sought freedom from the Church of England.
- Plymouth Compact: Pilgrims' agreement to establish self-governance.
- Quakers: Religious group known for religious freedom, pacifism, and social justice, settling in Pennsylvania and other colonies; William Penn.
- Wilderness Road and Cumberland Gap/Daniel Boone: Key westward route.
- Salem Witch Trials (1692): Massachusetts period of mass hysteria; accusations of witchcraft and executions.
- Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Hampshire: Established as colonies by dissenters or those wanting more separation of church and state
Middle Colonies
- New York: Dutch settlement, renamed by the English, key area for trade.
- Pennsylvania: Proprietary colony founded by William Penn, known for religious freedom and the Society of Friends (Quakers).
Southern Colonies
- Maryland (1634): Proprietary colony, originally intended to be a Catholic haven.
- Carolinas (1663): Honoring King Charles II; developed a prosperous agricultural economy.
- Georgia (1733): The last English colony; a buffer against Spanish Florida.
18th Century
- French and Indian War, leading to the American Revolution.
- Triangle Trade: Trade network involving Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
- Declaration of Independence (1776): Declaration by the colonists to break free from England.
- The American Revolution: the United States' break away from England.
- Articles of Confederation: Initial Governmental framework for the country.
- Constitution of the United States: A framework for the country.
- Treaty of Paris (1783): Ended the Revolutionary War, and recognized American independence.
Western Expansion
- Northwest Ordinance: Organized western territories (Ohio River); prohibited slavery north of the Ohio river.
- Louisiana Purchase (1803): Vast land acquisition doubling the size of the US; purchase from France.
- Lewis and Clark Expedition: Exploration of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Building a Nation
- Missouri Compromise (1820): Admitted Missouri as a slave state, Maine as a free state to maintain balance in Congress; avoided war in the short term.
- Texas Annexation (1845): Leading to tension with Mexico; caused the Mexican-American War.
- Mexican-American War (1846-1848): U.S. gained significant western territories (California, Arizona, etc.)
- Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848): Ended the Mexican-American War; transferred Mexican territories.
- Manifest Destiny: The belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across North America.
- Oregon Trail/Oregon Treaty: Key route for westward settlers.
- California Gold Rush (1848): Massive migration to California following the discovery of gold; boosted the economy.
- Indian Removal Act (1830): Forced relocation of Native American tribes to the west; Trail of Tears.
Slavery and Civil War
- Abolition movement: Movement to abolish slavery.
- Underground Railroad: Secret network to help enslaved people escape to freedom.
- Nat Turner's Rebellion (1831): violent slave revolt, heightened Southern fears.
- Compromise of 1850: Admitted California as a free state, but included a strict Fugitive Slave Act which fueled the conflict.
- Bleeding Kansas (1854-1859): Violent conflicts over slavery in Kansas Territory; disputes between pro- and anti-slavery supporters in the newly established territory—became a microcosm of the national debate over slavery.
- Dred Scott Decision (1857): Ruled that enslaved people weren't citizens; further inflamed tensions.
- John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry (1859): Attempt to incite a slave revolt; further polarized North and South; became a symbol for both abolitionists and slave owners.
- Abraham Lincoln's election (1860): Immediate trigger for Southern states to secede.
- Confederacy: Formed by Southern states that seceded; South Carolina was the first
- Civil War (1861-1865): The war between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) over slavery; significant human cost and societal changes in the U.S.
- Emancipation Proclamation (1863): Declared slaves in Confederate territory free.
- Battle of Gettysburg (1863): A major Union victory that turned the tide of the war.
- Appomattox Court House (1865): Site of Confederate surrender to the Union, thus ending the war.
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Explore the diverse cultures of Native American tribes like the Pueblo, Apache, Sioux, and Iroquois, along with key events from the Age of Discovery. This quiz covers topics such as early European settlements and treaties that shaped North American history. Test your knowledge about these formative periods and figures in U.S. history.
