Who was he? | Geography | Past tense | US Government | What is it? |
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Who was Thomas Jefferson?
He wrote the Declaration of Independence
and bought the Louisiana Territory.He led the Democratic Republicans who believed in limited federal government. |
What is the Mississippi River?
This river marked the western boundary of the US in 1783.
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What is "Jefferson signed a treaty with France?
Jefferson is signing a treaty with France
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What is the First Amendment?
This amendment guarantees freedom of speech and religion.
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What is a treaty?
This is what countries sign to end a war.
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Who was Napoleon Bonaparte.
He ruled France at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
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What is New Orleans.
This important port city lies on the mouth of the Mississippi.
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What is "France sold Louisiana to the US'?
France is selling Louisiana to the US.
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What is
Which branch of the government negotiates with foreign countries, the legislative, executive or judiciary branch?
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What is a general?
This is the person who leads an army.
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Who was Toussaint Louverture?
He led the revolt that freed Haiti from French rule.
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What is Great Britain or England.
This powerful European country led the wars against
Napoleon and fought the US from 1812-1815. |
What is "The Haitians rebelled against France"?
The Haitians are rebelling against France.
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What is the tenth Amendment.
This amendments says that powers not given to the federal government belong to the states and people.
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What is a port.
This is a place where ships come in and out? New York and New orleans are examples.
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Who is George Washington?
He was the first President and the commander of the Revolutionary Army. He's on the one dollar bill.
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What is Spain?
This weak European country gave Louisiana to France.
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What is "Spain gave Louisiana to France"?
Spain is giving Louisiana to France.
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Who is the Vice-President?
If the President dies, he becomes President.
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What is a revolution, rebellion or revolt?
This is when the people fight against their leaders.
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Who i Alexander Hamilton.
A leader of the Federalist Party, this man-the face on the ten dollar bill-believed in a strong federal government.
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What is the Pacific Ocean?
This "quiet" ocean marks the western frontier
of the continental US. |
What is "The US wanted to buy Louisiana"?
The US wantes to buy Louisiana.
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What is the Senate?
Which house approves foreign treaties, the Senate or the House of representatives?
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What is cotton.
This is a material used to make clothing. Your shirt comes from this plant.
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