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American Culture

American Culture - History and Society

American Culture - History and Society

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This flashcard set delves into the rich tapestry of American history, politics, and culture, ideal for university students. It covers key events like the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail, and the Civil War, as well as influential figures such as Andrew Carnegie and Mother Jones. The set also explores the evolution of U.S. cities, the impact of immigration, and the nation's economic systems. It's particularly useful for those studying American history, politics, or cultural studies, offering a comprehensive overview of the nation's development and societal changes.
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108
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Language
English
Category
History
Level
University
Created / Updated
14.05.2017 / 15.05.2017
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Which country sponsored Columbus's expedition to the New World?
Which village was the first permanent English settlement on North American soil?
How many Native Americans lived near Chesapeake Bay around Jamestown?
Powhatan's daughter, whose tribal name was Matoaka, became famous as …
Which town was the site of the first colony founded by the Pilgrims in 1620?
The 102 Pilgrims who landed at Cape Cod on November 21, 1620, were sailing on a ship called …
How many natives lived on American soil when the European settlers came?
Between 1646 and 1675, the Puritans tried to convert Indians to Christians in so-called …
One of the first influential sermons of the Puritan era was held by …
Which community was founded by the English cleric Roger Williams in 1636?
Which Puritan minister first used the image of the colonies as "God's plantation"?
Anne Hutchinson was persecuted for …
Which activity became prohibited by law in New Amsterdam during the time of church services in 1658?
Which utensil was introduced to America by John Winthrop in 1630?
In 1692, the infamous "Witch Trails" took place at …
Jonathan Edwards, mastermind of the "Great Awakening", entered Yale College at the age of …
Jonathan Edwards' most important work was the sermon: "Sinners in the hands of …"
Who was the first European to set foot on the North American mainland since the Vikings?
Which "Founding Father" is considered to be "the first American"?
Which incident on December 16, 1773 helped spark the American Revolution?
Complete the famous slogan: "No taxation without …"
The U.S. Declaration of Idependence was adopted in 1776, on …
American Democracy is based upon the ideas of which major European movement?
The Congress consists of two chambers: Senate and …
The highest judicial body in the U.S. is the …
For how long are the justices of the Supreme Court appointed?
Which iconic image from 1776 has made it to the history books
Which contract ended the American Revolution (1775-1783) and formally recognized the USA as an independet nation?
What are the first words of the U.S. Constitution, signed on September 17, 1787=
How many states belonged to the USA when the nation was founded in 1787?
Original U.S. flag, allegedly sewn by …
Most of the Founding Fathers were …
Which famous revolutionary published "The American Dictionary of the English Language" in 1828
Which colony stretched from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada?
Which group of mercenaries fought on the side of the British against the American revolutionaries?
Which popular movement in Pennsylvania and West Virginia culminated in an insurrection against the U.S. goverment in 1794?
Which city was the U.S. Capital from December 6, 1790 to May 14, 1800?
Which diplomatic episode led to an undeclared war between the USA and France in 1798?
The first political party in the U.S. was the …
What is not part of the ideals of the American Dream?
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