American Indians
What were the first people to live in North America called?
American Indians
What was the feast called that look place to celebrate the Pilgrims and Indians' friendship?
Thanksgiving
True or False: Many colonists thought that the British laws were unfair.
True
How many original colonies were there?
13
When does America celebrate its birthday?
On the 4th of July
True or False: Different Groups of American Indians had different cultures, or ways of living.
True
Who landed at Plymouth Rock?
The Pilgrims
What was the name of the document the leaders of the colonies met and designed to write & sign?
The Declaration of Independence
Who brought water to the Soldiers?
Molly Hays (or Molly Pitcher)
What is American's national bird?
The bald eagle
How did Plains Indians find shelter?
They built homes from dirt, wood, and mud.
What is a place called when it is ruled by another country?
A colony.
Who was given the nickname, Father of Our Country?
George Washington
Who helped write the Declaration of Independence and was our third president.
Thomas Jefferson
Who does the Jefferson Memorial honor?
What did the Cherokee people farm?
Corn, beans and squash.
What ocean did the ships cross when they traveled from England to Jamestown?
Atlantic Ocean
7 Years
Why did the leaders of the colonies write the Declaration of Independence?
They thought British laws were unfair and/or they wanted freedom to choose their own government.
What does the Statue of Liberty stand for?
Freedom
What is the study of things that happened in the past called?
History
Who was the first person to sail from Europe to North America?
Christopher Columbus
How did Britain get the money they needed?
They taxed the colonists.
Who was enslaved but wanted to fight? He served for five years.
Peter Salem
When was the American flag made?
1777