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1 These people fled England because of persecution and a desire for religious freedom.

1 Pilgrims Home

2 This symbol of freedom was given to the United States as a gift from France.

2 The Statue of Liberty

3 Settlers headed west to California in search of riches during the ________________.

3 California Gold Rush

4 This Civil Rights Leader was famous for his nonviolent protest and his, “I Have a Dream” speech.

4 Martin Luther King, Jr.

5 Thomas Jefferson wrote the following words for what document: “We hold these truths to be self evident: That all men are created equal ”…

5 The Declaration of Independence

6 This document issued by Abraham Lincoln declared all slaves free.

6 Emancipation Proclamation

7 In 1803, Thomas Jefferson, as president, completed what purchase from France?

7 The Louisiana Purchase

8 Who discovered the Mississippi River?

8 Hernando De Soto

9 Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petition?

9 The 1 st Amendment