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Key Dates, Presidents, and Documents in U.S. History

Explore important dates, key presidents, and significant documents shaping U.S. history. Learn about constitutional principles, amendments, and pivotal events. Discover the year Jamestown was established, the crafting of the Constitution, the Civil War, and more.

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Key Dates, Presidents, and Documents in U.S. History

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  1. Important Dates Presidents Important Documents Examples of Constitutional Principles Constitutional Amendments 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 10 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 15 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 20 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt 25 pt

  2. The year that Jamestown, Virginia was established.

  3. 1607

  4. The year the Constitution was written at the Constitutional Convention.

  5. 1787

  6. When did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon of France?

  7. 1803

  8. When was the Civil War fought?

  9. 1861-1865

  10. In What year was the Northwest Ordinance Passed?

  11. 1787

  12. President who issued the Indian Removal Act.

  13. Andrew Jackson

  14. What president issued the Monroe Doctrine?

  15. James Monroe

  16. Who led the Anti-Federalist party that supported farming and a strong state government.

  17. Thomas Jefferson

  18. Who was known as the “Father of the Constitution?”

  19. James Madison

  20. President during the Civil War.

  21. Abraham Lincoln

  22. What speech was given to dedicate a cemetery during the Civil War?

  23. The Gettysburg Address

  24. Who wrote the document that starts with, “We Hold these truths to be self-evident”?

  25. Thomas Jefferson Quote from Declaration of Independence

  26. What was the name of the document that Washington issued that told us to stay neutral?

  27. Neutrality Proclamation

  28. Who was famous for saying “Give me Liberty or give me death”?

  29. Patrick Henry

  30. What document told European Nations to stay out of Latin America?

  31. The Monroe Doctrine

  32. In what war did we gain respect, a national hero, and the Star Spangled Banner?

  33. War of 1812

  34. What treaty ended the Mexican War?

  35. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

  36. What event doubled the size of the United States in 1803?

  37. Louisiana Purchase

  38. What were the problems faced by the colonists at Jamestown, Virginia?

  39. Starvation, disease, Indian attacks & no leader

  40. What event helped cause the Mexican War?

  41. Annexation of Texas

  42. Which amendment gives us the right to freedom of speech, press, petition, religion & assembly?

  43. 1st Amendment

  44. What principle of the Constitution gives each branch specific duties?

  45. Separation of Powers

  46. Which amendment gives us protection against unlawful search & seizure?

  47. 4th Amendment

  48. Which principle of the Constitution shares power between the state & federal government?

  49. Federalism

  50. Which amendment gives us the right to a speedy trial?

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