is for Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is the 16th President of the United States. He led the US through the Civil War and paved the way to abolish slavery.

is for The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution. It lists specific rights of the people and limitations on governmental power

is for The Civil War

The Civil War was fought in the U.S. from 1861-1865 between the northern states, known as the Union and the southern sates, known as the confederates. The Confederates wanted to establish themselves as a separate nation.

is for Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is a statement adopted by Congress on July 4, 1776 that announced the 13 colonies as separate states. these states formed a new country called the United States of America.

is for The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation was a statement made by Abraham Lincoln to free all slaves in the United States.

is for the U.S. Flag

The United States flag has thirteen stripes for the thirteen colonies and 50 stars for the 50 states.

is for George Washington

George Washington is the first president of the United States.

He is also the face the Quarter!

is for Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman is an American abolitionist, humanitarian, and an armed scout and spy for the United States Army during the Civil War. She escaped slavery and made about 13 missions to rescue about 70 enslaved families and friends.

is for Independence Day

Independence Day is a federal holiday celebrated on July 4th to commemorate the Declaration of Independence.

is for Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is the third president of the United States and is known as the main author of the Declaration of Independence.

is for Kansas-Nebraska Act

The Kansas Nebraska Act allowed the people of Kansas and Nebraska to decide if they wanted to allow slavery. The act worked against the Missouri Compromise of 1820 that forbade slavery in the Northern territories. 

is for Louisiana Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of 828,000 miles by Thomas Jefferson, doubling the size of the U.S. overnight.

is for The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River is the second largest drainage system in the U.S. and has been used throughout history as a means of transporting good

is for Native Americans

Native Americans are the Native people of the U.S. and were unfairly treated and oppressed by those who came from Europe.

is for Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail was a major route that people took to migrate to the western part of the U.S.

is for Pilgrims

The Pilgrims were some of the first settlers from England in the U.S.