The Declaration
Date that the Declaration was signed
July 4th, 1776
First President of the United States
George Washington
The Motto of the United States
In God We Trust
Bunker Hill Monument
This historic event in Rhode Island was the FIRST act against the British Empire in 1772
The Burning of the Gaspee
True or False; The DoI established the American colonies as a new government with all of the rights and privileges of a government.
True! The conclusion to the Declaration establishes the colonies as a new government with the rights of a government; including commerce, make war, and make alliances
MLK gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at this Civil Rights rally
The March on Washington
Describe the Betsy Ross flag
13 stripes; alternating red and white; field of blue with 13 stars in a circle
In the heart of Boston, this historic site was home to British troops before the war as well as the site of many protests, including the burning of a British Custom Official's ship
The Boston Commons
This song was a war cry for the Union Army during the Civil War
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
What unalienable rights do every man hold?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
True or False: George Washington wanted the American army to get involved with the conflict between Great Britain and France after the American Revolution
False; Washington decided to stay neutral in order to help preserve the new nation and start to build up the new government
During the War of 1812, one man wrote of the bombardment on Fort McHenry as a poem. This later became...
The National Anthem
The historic lighting of lanterns to signal Paul Revere about the incoming British happened in the steeple of this historic site
Old North Church
Name three careers one could pursue that would utilize American Heritage
Teacher, Museum Curator, National Park Ranger, Historic Preservation Officer, Archivist, Lawyer, Journalist, Public Service, Economist, Military, Librarian
What right do men have when their government does not provide for their rights?
They have the right to abolish that form of government.
George Washington served in this war before he became General for the American Revolution
French and Indian War
To change the United States flag, there must be an _____ by the President
An executive order
The Lion and Unicorn, representing the monarch, stand atop of this historic site
The Old State House
The HMS Gaspee was impacting this industry for the colony of Rhode Island
Trade industry
Thomas Jefferson, the writer of the DoI, wrote 27 ____ against the King
27 grievances, or actions that are unfair to the colonists
MLK's participation in this Civil Rights protest caused his house to be blown up and caused him to end up in jail.
Montgomery Bus Boycott
The olive branch and the arrows on the Great Seal represent...
Peace and War
The British used this site as one place for their cannons during the Battle of Bunker Hill.
Copp's Hill Burying Ground
Mr. Michael Graves will be attending this college to pursue this career...