American Revolution
Who did the colonists want freedom from?
The British Government
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who started the Sons of Liberty?
Paul Revere
Everyone votes for the same thing
What is Miss Fontillas' favorite color?
Blue
What is a redcoat?
A British soldier
What is the first section of the Declaration of Independence called?
The Preamble
Who started the Royal Proclamation?
King George III
What was the first "constitution" the U.S. had before settling on its current one?
The Articles of Confederation
Who is Miss Fontillas' favorite superhero?
Spider-Man
What is the Quartering Act?
Finish this line.... "life, liberty, and t___ p_____ o__ h______."
pursuit of happiness
What was the name of the militia made up of men who could be ready for battle in under 60 seconds?
Minutemen
What 2 groups make up Congress?
The House of Representatives and the Senate
What month is Miss Fontillas' birthday in?
July
Which company did the British king say the colonists had to buy tea from?
The East India Company
When was the Declaration of Independence made official and signed?
July 4, 1776
What is the name of the first man to die in the American Revolution?
What is the beginning of the Constitution called?
The Preamble
Sushi
The British king forced colonists to buy British stamps for all of their paper matierials.
Who signed the Declaration of Independence first?
Who wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense", that inspired many colonists to fight for their independence?
Thomas Paine
Which branch of the U.S. government is the president a part of?
Will Miss Fontillas miss this class when they go on to middle school?
YES!