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Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
Civil War, War of 1812, Spanish American War, or Mexican American War
What does the word "war" mean?
When countries fight
What is one reason colonists came to America?
(Religious) Freedom
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans or American Indians
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes and because they didn't have self government
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
There were 13 original states. Name three.
New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina...
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitution was written
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was the first president?
George Washington
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
Louisiana
Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
Slavery
What does the word "expand" mean?
To grow or become larger
Which war happened first?
A. The War of 1812
B. The Civil War
C. The War of Independence
Yes/No: Was the United States an independent country in the 1600s?
No
