What does the word "colonize" mean?
To settle among and take political control over native people
How many North American colonies did England rule by the seventeenth century?
13
When did the American colonists begin fighting for independence from England?
1775
What idea is mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?
All people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Why is the American Revolution considered an important event in U.S. history?
It resulted in the colonies becoming free and independent states
What does the Constitution outline?
The structure of the United States government
Which industry grew because of new machines during the Industrial Revolution?
The fabric industry
What motivated many people to move west during the Westward Expansion?
cheap land and the promise of wealth from mines
