Colonial America
The first permanent English settlement in North America, founded in Virginia in 1607
What is Jamestown?
The commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Who was George Washington?
A back-row player in volleyball who wears a different color jersey and specializes in defense and ball control
What is a Libero?
These battles are known for "the shot heard round the world"
What is Lexington and Concord?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
A war fought between Britain, France, and their Native allies over control of North American territory
What is the French and Indian War?
A Prussian man who trained the American militia
Who was Baron von Steuben
Besides Social Studies, Miss Seitz has a degree in this Catholic liberal art
What is Theology?
The British were defeated in this battle after being cornered by American and French allied troops
What is Yorktown?
Cruel or oppressive use of government power
What is Tyranny?
A series of witchcraft trials that led to the execution of 20 people in Massachusetts
What were the Salem Witch Trials?
This former Patriot turned traitor because he felt he was not getting the honor he deserved
Who is Benedict Arnold?
Miss Seitz has a small bust of this man on her desk. He was from Virginia and claimed "we are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights..."
Who is Our Homie TJ?
This event directly lead to the passing of the Intolerable Acts
What is the Boston Tea Party?
A _______ is a colonist who supported independence while a ________ is a colonist who remained loyal to Britain
What is Patriot and Loyalist?
The Thirteen Colonies were split into these three regions
What is New England, Middle, and South?
The British General who surrendered to American forces in the Revolution's final battle
Who was Lord Cornwallis?
How many years has it been since the Brewers first went to the World Series?
What is 44 Years?
A 1774 meeting which brought representatives from 12/13 colonies together to respond to British actions
What is the First Continental Congress?
Rights people are born with that cannot rightfully be taken away
What are Natural Rights?
An economic system which encouraged colonies to provide raw materials to the mother country and purchase the mother country's manufactured goods
What is Mercantilism?
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Miss Seitz graduated from SMV in this year
What is 2019?
Before declaring independence, the Americans sent this document to the British King to address colonial grievances and restore peace
What is the Olive Branch Petition?
The right of a group of people to choose representatives who speak and make decisions on their behalf
What is representation?