History ProjectHistory Project

By: Rehfahehl RobertsBy: Rehfahehl Roberts

The First AmericansThe First AmericansA theory says the first Americans walked A theory says the first Americans walked

across the Bering Sea about 13,000-across the Bering Sea about 13,000-15,000 years ago in search of another 15,000 years ago in search of another continent. But stone tools found in the continent. But stone tools found in the

mid-Atlantic may contradict that theory. mid-Atlantic may contradict that theory. This may suggest an arrival from Europe This may suggest an arrival from Europe about 20,000-22,000 years ago. The tools about 20,000-22,000 years ago. The tools

match those made by the mysterious match those made by the mysterious Solutrean people of ice-age IberiaSolutrean people of ice-age Iberia..

Who were the first people to occupy the area of the United

States?&

How did they first arrive?

European European ExplorationExploration

What were some reasons for European Exploration that led them to the North American continent?

Who were some of the explorers?

&In what areas did they land in?

European ImpactEuropean ImpactThe establishment of colonies by

Europe had a negative effect on the one who already lived their. Many natives died, and slavery began in the Americas while the incan and Aztec civilizations were destroyed.

ColonizationColonization

The French and Indian War actually pertained to the battle between the French and British for the Ohio River Valley. The Treaty of Paris closed the battle entitling France to lose all of her North American possessions giving Britain

the land they wanted and Spanish a few pieces as well.

The Path To IndependenceThe Path To IndependenceDuring the Mid-1700s, the Colonists in America were beginning to During the Mid-1700s, the Colonists in America were beginning to become disgruntled by the British Government that ruled them. In become disgruntled by the British Government that ruled them. In

1776, these colonists would ask for independence. 1776, these colonists would ask for independence.

Founding FathersFounding Fathers

1.1. Name two people who played a major role in Name two people who played a major role in declaring and/or gaining independence for the declaring and/or gaining independence for the United States. They were John Adams, and United States. They were John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson.Thomas Jefferson.

2.2. Describe their role. John Adams was a Describe their role. John Adams was a federalist. Thomas Jefferson composed the federalist. Thomas Jefferson composed the original draft of the Declaration of the original draft of the Declaration of the Independence.Independence.

The American RevolutionThe American Revolution1.1. Name one advantage that the British Army had over the Colonists. The Name one advantage that the British Army had over the Colonists. The

British were well equipped soldiers and had a large and powerful navy.British were well equipped soldiers and had a large and powerful navy.

2.2. Name one advantage that the Colonists had over the British Army during Name one advantage that the Colonists had over the British Army during the American evolution The colonists had more soldiers.the American evolution The colonists had more soldiers.

3.3. During what years did the war occur? It occurred during 1775-1781.During what years did the war occur? It occurred during 1775-1781.

4.4. Name a major battle of the war. It is the Lexington and Concord.Name a major battle of the war. It is the Lexington and Concord.

After IndependenceAfter Independence1.1. Name the document that created our current government. It was the Name the document that created our current government. It was the

Declaration of Independence.Declaration of Independence.

2.2. Name the three branches of government that it created. They are the Name the three branches of government that it created. They are the Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.Legislative Branch, Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch.

3.3. Name the first leader of our country. It was George Washington.Name the first leader of our country. It was George Washington.

4.4. Why was he chosen as our first President? They chose him after his Why was he chosen as our first President? They chose him after his leader in the war.leader in the war.

Growth of AmericaGrowth of America1.1. How did Jefferson manage to double the country’s size? He How did Jefferson manage to double the country’s size? He

bought the Louisiana purchase which costed about one bought the Louisiana purchase which costed about one million dollars.million dollars.

2.2. Who did we acquire this land from? It was France.Who did we acquire this land from? It was France.

3.3. Whom did Jefferson send to explore the new land? They Whom did Jefferson send to explore the new land? They were Louis and Clark.were Louis and Clark.

More Growth of AmericaMore Growth of America

What areas of land did the United States What areas of land did the United States acquire from 1800-1860 and from what acquire from 1800-1860 and from what countries did we acquire them? The Louisiana countries did we acquire them? The Louisiana Purchase.Purchase.

The Civil WarThe Civil War1.1. What were some reasons that the Southern States What were some reasons that the Southern States

had for wanting to split from the United States? had for wanting to split from the United States? They out-lawed slavery everywhere. Also the They out-lawed slavery everywhere. Also the Southern states had higher taxes than the Northern Southern states had higher taxes than the Northern states.states.

2.2. What years did the Civil War occur and what was What years did the Civil War occur and what was the result from its ending?1861-1865.It was written the result from its ending?1861-1865.It was written into law that no state can leave the Union and the into law that no state can leave the Union and the South was destroyed.South was destroyed.

After The Civil WarAfter The Civil War1.1. How did the newly free black population adapt to life in the How did the newly free black population adapt to life in the

United States after the Civil War? They became free people.United States after the Civil War? They became free people.

2.2. Were they treated fairly in American society? No. Were they treated fairly in American society? No.

3.3. What kind of discrimination and hardships did the African-What kind of discrimination and hardships did the African-American population face during the period between 1870 American population face during the period between 1870 and the 1960’s? Segregation.and the 1960’s? Segregation.

WWIWWI1.1. What started World War 1 in Europe? Intertwined factors, as the What started World War 1 in Europe? Intertwined factors, as the

conflicts and hostility of the four decades leading up to the war.conflicts and hostility of the four decades leading up to the war.

2.2. Did president Wilson feel that the USA should become involved in Did president Wilson feel that the USA should become involved in World War 1 when the war began? No.World War 1 when the war began? No.

3.3. What made the US enter into the war? The Germans sunk the Lusitanian.What made the US enter into the war? The Germans sunk the Lusitanian.

4.4. What countries did we fight against in World War 1? They are Germany, What countries did we fight against in World War 1? They are Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.Austria-Hungary and Italy.

The Great DepressionThe Great Depression1.1. Give a reason that the Great Depression that began Give a reason that the Great Depression that began

in the 1920’s started. The stock market crashed.in the 1920’s started. The stock market crashed.

2.2. What was the unemployment rate of this period? It What was the unemployment rate of this period? It was 3.3%.was 3.3%.

WWIIWWII

11. What prompted the United States to become involved in World War 2? . What prompted the United States to become involved in World War 2? When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor.

2.2. What countries were we fighting against in the War? They were What countries were we fighting against in the War? They were Germany, Japan, and Italy.Germany, Japan, and Italy.

3.3. What new invention of that time allowed us to end the War on the What new invention of that time allowed us to end the War on the Japanese front quickly? What happened to Germany after WW2? The Japanese front quickly? What happened to Germany after WW2? The atomic bomb. Germany was basically divided into 4 sections, each one atomic bomb. Germany was basically divided into 4 sections, each one under the control of one of the Allied powers.under the control of one of the Allied powers.

The Cold WarThe Cold War1.1. What is communism? A revolutionary socialist movement.What is communism? A revolutionary socialist movement.

2.2. Which one is a communist country: The United States or the USSR? The USSR.Which one is a communist country: The United States or the USSR? The USSR.

3.3. Aside from the USSR, name 3 other countries that had communist governments Aside from the USSR, name 3 other countries that had communist governments between 1950 and 1990.Vietnam, China, and Korea.between 1950 and 1990.Vietnam, China, and Korea.

4.4. Name 2 wars or conflicts that the US fought into to try to prevent the spread of Name 2 wars or conflicts that the US fought into to try to prevent the spread of communism? The Vietnam War and the Korean War.communism? The Vietnam War and the Korean War.

Vietnam WarVietnam WarFind 2 reasons that made the war in Vietnam difficult for the USA to be Find 2 reasons that made the war in Vietnam difficult for the USA to be victorious. Many people in the US didn’t want us to go to Vietnam. victorious. Many people in the US didn’t want us to go to Vietnam. Another reason is that China came in and helped North Vietnam.Another reason is that China came in and helped North Vietnam.

September 11September 11thth & The War in & The War in AfghanistanAfghanistan

1.1. What happened in the United States on September 11What happened in the United States on September 11 thth, 2001?Terrorist attacked , 2001?Terrorist attacked the twin towers in New York. The attack was on the twin towers.the twin towers in New York. The attack was on the twin towers.

2. What group of people were responsible for those attacks? The group was called 2. What group of people were responsible for those attacks? The group was called Al-Qaeda.Al-Qaeda.

3. What role does the geography of Afghanistan make it difficult in our search for 3. What role does the geography of Afghanistan make it difficult in our search for Osama bin Laden and the Taliban? Afghanistan is a dessert and a lot of people Osama bin Laden and the Taliban? Afghanistan is a dessert and a lot of people are protecting Osama bin Laden.are protecting Osama bin Laden.

The War in IraqThe War in Iraq1.1. Who was the brutal dictator that the US removed as leader of Iraq? The Who was the brutal dictator that the US removed as leader of Iraq? The

brutal dictator was Saddam Hussein.brutal dictator was Saddam Hussein.

2.2. What brutal actions did that dictator take against his own country’s What brutal actions did that dictator take against his own country’s people during his reign? He tortured and murdered some of his own people during his reign? He tortured and murdered some of his own people, he also punished those who opposed him. people, he also punished those who opposed him.

Presidency of ObamaPresidency of Obama1.1. Who is Barack Obama? Barack Obama is Who is Barack Obama? Barack Obama is

the president of the United States.the president of the United States.

2.2. When did he become president? He When did he become president? He became president on January 20,2009.became president on January 20,2009.