Chapter 6 Our Country's History

What is true about Native Americans?

• They all lived in teepees.

• They all lived in Long houses.

• They were the first people to live in North America.

• They spoke one language.

Which term describes a history learned through spoken stories?

• Cassette Tapes

• oral history

• history

• audio history

People build __________ to protect themselves from the weather.

• tents

• birdhouses

• igloos

• shelters

________ was the oldest lasting European settlement.

• St. Louis

• St. Augustine

• St. Florida

• St. Peter

The English and the ________ were in conflict at the Jamestown settlement.

• Native Americans

• French

• English

• Spanish

Britain was ruled by the 13 colonies.

• True

• False

Tax is ______.

• ridiculous

• tea

• a right

• money

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• a statement listing reasons the colonies wanted independence

• A list of freedoms

• A set of laws that tells how our government works

What is the Constitution?

• a statement listing reasons the colonies wanted independence

• A list of freedoms

• A set of laws that tells how our government works

The _________ doubled the size of our country.

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Boston Tea Party

• Louisiana Purchase

• Revoulationary War