American Revolution
The British army was known as the Blue Coats?
True or False
False
Who did Texas want Independence from?
Mexico
What two countries fought in the Mexican‑American War?
The United States and Mexico
What ship did the Pilgrims sail on to America
2x
The Mayflower
What animal is known for laughing?
The hyena
Who was the king of England?
King George III
Finish the statement....
"Remember the ......"
Alamo
What river did the U.S. say was the border?
The Rio Grande
Where did the Pilgrims land?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
What food is traditionally thrown at weddings for good luck?
Rice
Which battle did the British win?
Lexington or Concord?
2x
Lexington
What famous battle became a rallying cry for Texas independence?
The Alamo
Which side won the war?
The United States
Who taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn?
Squanto
Natives
Indians
What fruit shares its name with a color?
Orange
Which battle did the Americans win?
Lexington or Concord?
Concord
Who was the first president of the Republic of Texas?
Sam Houston
Who was the U.S. president during the war?
James K. Polk
What year did the Pilgrims arrive in America?
1620
What animal can’t jump?
Elephant
What name was at the top of the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
What year did Texas declare independence from Mexico?
2x
1836
What years did the war happen?
1846–1848
What holiday is connected to the Pilgrims’ first successful harvest?
Thanksgiving
What do cows drink?
Water