The United States Chapter 3
These were the indigenous people of the United States. Native Americans
This is the event that triggered European colonization of America. Columbus’s discovery
This is the nation that established colonies that eventually became the United States. England
This is the United States’ system of government. Representative Democracy
This is the written plan for government. Constitution
This is how the United States doubled in size in Louisiana Purchase
These were the causes of the Civil War. slavery and states’ rights
This is who won the Civil War. The North
This is the document that triggered the American Revolution. Declaration of Independence
This is the function of the U.S. Constitution. It sets up our government and lists our basic rights
This is the term for lowland marsh. Swamp
This is the term for states that are connected. contiguous
This is the ability to read and write. literacy
This is a written change to the Constitution. amendment
This was the greatest economic downturn of the 20 th century. The Great Depression
This is the most densely populated region of the U.S. The northeast
This is an important crop in the midwest. Wheat
Freedom of speech is included in this amendment. 1 st Amendment
This is a severe storm that comes off the ocean. hurricane
This is the term for the original people in an area. indigenous
This is the music that was created by African Americans. Jazz
This is the main religion in the U.S. Christianity
This is the tallest mountain range in the U.S. The Rockies
This is the type of economic system in the U.S. Free market
This is one of the oldest cities in the Northeast. Philadelphia
This is someone who comes to a country from somewhere else. immigrant
This is the longest river in the U.S. Mississippi
This is to treat someone poorly because of his/her race. discrimination