American Revolution
What were the names of the Acts that colonists protested against?
The Sugar and Stamp Act
Name one reason why it was dangerous for children to work in factories.
Possible answers: dangerous machines, losing fingers and limbs, chemicals and fumes caused disease, long hours, exhaustion.
What is the capital of Rhode Island?
Providence
What is the legal age at which you are allowed to vote in America?
18 years old
What sport does either Miss Kiara or Miss Ariana do back at Providence College? Double points if you get both!!
Miss Kiara: Ice Hockey --- Miss Ariana: Cheerleading
Name one of the many jobs we talked about women having during the American Revolution.
Possible Answers: Nurse, Farmer, Clothesmaker
Name one of the countries from which we learned immigrated to Rhode Island. Double points if you can name them all!
Cape Verde, China, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Southwestern China, Guatemala, Puerto Rico
What country did colonists fight for independence from?
Great Britian
What does suffrage mean?
the right to vote
How far away is Old Slater Mill from ICS? Hint: It's also in Pawtucket!
Only 3 minutes!
What was the saying that colonists used during their protests?
"No Taxation Without Representation?"
What were the three most important industries in Rhode Island? 100 points for 1, 200 points for 2, 300 points for all 3.
textile, fishing, jewelry
What is the name of the textile mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island?
Old Slater Mill
Name one way you, as a young person, can participate in government.
Possible Answers: Visit the state house, join student government, write letters, attend public meeting with an adult, help in your community
Which were the top 2 immigrant groups who came to Rhode Island?
Italy and Portugal
What is the name of the event where colonists wrote the Constitution for the United States? Hint: It was in secret, tiny rooms that were very hot during the summer!
What does urbanization mean? Hint: Think of where people moved during the Industrial Revolution.
The movement of people into cities and away from rural areas/farms.
Name one state that was also a part of the 13 colonies, along with Rhode Island. Double points if you can name three.
Possible Answers: New Jersey (NJ), Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA), Massachusetts (MA), Connecticut (CT), New York (NY), Pennsylvania (PA), North Carolina (NC), Georgia (GA), Delaware (DE), South Carolina (SC), and New Hampshire (NH).
What year did African American men gain the right to vote? Will get points if within 50 years before or after.
1843
Name an activity we did this semester, and why it was your favorite!
Anything!
What is the name for the colonists in Rhode Island who were chosen to attack and steal from merchant ships and warships from Britain?
What is an important part of Rhode Island's geography that helped it become successful in the Industrial Revolution? Hint: What does the land of Rhode Island look like?
Surrounded by water and many rivers
What is the best school EVER?
International Charter School
Think fast! Create a slogan that you would write on a protest sign, like we did last week!
Anything
What is the name of the king of Britain during the American Revolution?
King George III