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100
The year that Jamestown, the first permanent settlement was founded
What is 1607
100
This is where the first battles of the Revolutionary War occured
What is Battles of Lexington and Concord
100
This protected the rights of English citizens and became the basis for the American Bill of Rights.
What is the English Bill of Rights.
100
He was an inventor, diplomat, signer of the DOI and delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
Who is Benjamin Franklin
100
States that congress shall make no laws restricting freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is the First Amendment
200
When the Declaration of Independance was signed
What is July 4th, 1776
200
This defeat of the British signaled the end of the American Revolution
What is Battle of Yorktown
200
This was written by Thimas Jefferson to declare the colonies' independence from England
What is the Declaration of Independence
200
Leader of the Continental Army who became the first President of the United States.
Who is George Washington
200
Abolished slavery
What is the 13th Amendment
300
The year the constitution was written and ratified
What is 1787
300
This is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired
What is Fort Sumter
300
This ended the French and Indian War, effectively kicking the French out of North America.
What is The Treaty of Paris 1763
300
He wrote the Declaration of Independance, was the 3rd President of the US and purchased the Louisiana Territory.
Who is Thomas Jefferson
300
Forbids government to order private citizens to allow soldiers to live in their homes.
What is the 3rd Amendment
400
The year that the Pilgrims wrote the Mayflower Compact
What is 1620
400
This was the bloodiest battle in American history. After the Union won, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg
400
Name of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to convince colonists that is was time to become independent from Britain.
What is Common Sense
400
Escaped slave who became a Conductor of the Underground Railroad and helped over 300 slaves to freedom.
Who is Harriet Tubman
400
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment
What is the 8th Amednment
500
This is the span of years that the Civil War was fought
What is 1861 - 1865
500
This was the turning point in the Revolution because France and Spain joined the Patriots.
What is the Battle of Saratoga.
500
Ended the American Revolution and forced Britain to recognize the United States as an independent nation.
What is the Treaty of Paris 1783
500
Leader of the Federalists, first Secretary of Treasury, creator of the Bank of the US and killed in a duel by Vice President Aaron Burr.
Who is Alexander Hamilton
500
guarantees the rights of states to organize militias, or armies, and the right of individuals to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment
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