People
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What country did the Americans fight?
Great Britain (England)
Did Americans want to be free?
Yes
What war helped America become free?
The American Revolutionary War
A group of people living together is called a _______.
Colony
Who was the king of England during the war?
King George III
Where did the American colonies live?
North America
Did Americans want to pay high taxes?
No
What document said America was free?
The Declaration of Independence
A war is when groups ________.
Fight
Who led the American army?
George Washington
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia
Who made the rules for the colonies?
England
When was the Declaration signed?
1776
Freedom means being ________.
Free
Who were the Americans fighting against?
The British
Where did many battles happen?
In the colonies
Americans wanted to make their own _______.
Laws
Did the Americans win the war?
A king rules a ______.
Country
What were American fighters called?
Patriots
What ocean is between America and England?
The Atlantic Ocean
What did Americans want from England?
Freedom
What happened after the war?
America became a country
Patriots fought for ______.
America