Flashcards on Key Events in American History
Key Events in American History: A Student's Comprehensive Guide
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History of the United States
31 cards
Card 1
Question: Who were the original inhabitants of America mentioned in the content?
Answer: Indians (many tribes, e.g. Cherokee).
Card 2
Question: Who is credited with 'discovering' America in 1492 according to the content?
Answer: Columbus (in 1492).
Card 3
Question: Where does the name 'America' come from as stated in the content?
Answer: From Americo Vespuci, who explored the continent. (Note spelling as given: Americo Vespuci.)
Card 4
Question: Which group traveled from England on the Mayflower in 1620 and settled in America?
Answer: The Pilgrim Fathers – Puritans from England.
Card 5
Question: What holiday is celebrated in memory of the first settlers?
Answer: Thanksgiving Day.
Card 6
Question: Which region did the early settlers first occupy, and what was it called?
Answer: They first settled the east, called New England.
Card 7
Question: Name one of the first cities in New England mentioned in the content.
Answer: Boston or Plymouth.
Card 8
Question: How many original colonies were there in the east?
Answer: Originally there were 13 colonies.
Card 9
Question: Why were Americans dissatisfied with British rule leading up to the War of Independence?
Answer: They were unhappy with British policy, especially paying high taxes for goods. (They didn’t want to pay high taxes.)
Card 10
Question: What protest event occurred in 1773 and what did Americans do?
Answer: The Boston Tea Party – Americans threw the cargo of British tea into the sea.