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The Knowledge Bowl: Key Acts and Figures in American History

Explore pivotal acts and influential figures in American history, including the Homestead Act, which provided 160 acres of land to pioneers during the westward expansion era. Learn about President Andrew Jackson's role in relocating Native American tribes and the concept of Manifest Destiny. Dive into the significance of the Northwest Ordinance in establishing orderly expansion and the principles of popular sovereignty. Celebrate foundational moments like the Declaration of Independence and the contributions of key figures such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

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The Knowledge Bowl: Key Acts and Figures in American History

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  1. Knowledge Bowl By Carrie Hunnicutt

  2. Homestead Act • This act guaranteed pioneers 160 acres of land

  3. Andrew Jackson • 7th United States President • Supported relocation of southeastern Native American tribes

  4. Manifest Destiny • Part of the idea of westward expansion • Popularized the idea that Americans were meant to take over the continent

  5. Federalists • Those who supported ratification of the U.S. Constitution

  6. George Washington • Federalist • Served as commander of the Continental Army • 1st U.S. President

  7. Northwest Ordinance • A law passed under the Articles of Confederation • Established principles and procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States

  8. Sectionalism • Loyalty to one region of the country

  9. Popular Sovereignty • Belief that the state is created by the will or consent of its people

  10. Declaration of Independence • Americans celebrate the signing of this on the Fourth of July

  11. Benjamin Franklin • Federalist • Helped write the Treaty of Paris in 1783

  12. Works Cited • Image of brain http://spacesuityoga.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/brain-763982-1.jpg • Image of land http://www.greenglobe.com/photos/land10.jpg • Image of Indian http://www.native.net/se/cherokee/images/se_cherokee_indians_4.jpg • Image of Andrew Jackson http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson • Image of westward expansion http://www.neiu.edu/~ejhowens/377/examples/westward.jpg • Image of Ben Franklin http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Politics/images-2/benjamin-franklin.jpg • Image of George Washington http://constitutionclub.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/george_washington.jpg • Image of wagon train http://www.sesdweb.net/37557132219357/lib/37557132219357/Wagontrain.jpg • Image of red and blue states http://www.britannica.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/electoralmap1.png • Image of fireworks http://z.about.com/d/chemistry/1/0/_/_/fireworks.jpg • Image of we the people http://popularsovranty.com/siteimages/wethepeople.jpg • Image of voting http://www.dreamsystemsmedia.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/voting.jpg

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