Influential Leaders
Events leading to Revolt
Important Vocab
The New World
States and Capitals
100
A General during the Revolutionary war, and the first president of the United States. 
Who is George Washington? 
100
The 13 US colonies were controlled by this European country. 
Who is Great Britain/England?
100
"Give me _____________, or give me death!" A statue of this Lady represents our freedom. 
What is Liberty? 
100
This famous explorer discovered the new world. 
Who is Christopher Columbus? 
100
The capital of Ohio. 
What is Columbus? 
200
He ruled the British Kingdom during the French and Indians War and the Revolutionary War. 
Who is King George III?
200
This law made reading the newspaper and sending letters a very expensive hobby. 
What is the Stamp Act?
200
These guys were ready to fight in seconds (sixty to be exact), and made up America's first military. 
Who are minutemen? 
200
Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered America while looking for a faster trade route to this country. 
What is India? 
200
Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois are five of the eleven states that make up this region. 
What is the Midwest region?
300
A wine maker, he organized Boston's Sons of Liberty after King George seized one of this ships, and was one of the Founding Fathers. 
Who is Samuel Adams? 
300
If you had a sweet tooth in 1764, this tax act on sweet treats might cost you big. 
What is the Sugar Act of 1764? 
300
Loyalist supported the King of England. This group supported the colonies. (They share the same name as the NFL football team in New England)
Who are Patriots? 
300
The first colony established in 1607. 
What is Jamestown? 
300
These two states are detached from the other 48. 
What are Alaska and Hawaii? 
400
He was the Founding Father who famously said, "Give me liberty, or give me death!" 
Who is Patrick Henry?
400
The two main causes of the American Revolution.
What are taxes (taxation without representation) and the Proclamation of 1763?
400
Money that is paid to the government in return for services. 
What are taxes? 
400
After the Indian Removal Act, Native Americans were forced from their homes and marched on this sad trail to their new home in Oklahoma. 
What is the Trail of Tears? 
400
The large lake that borders Ohio to the North. 
What is Lake Erie? 
500
"Join or Die," and "Don't Tread On Me" were famous slogans coined by this Founding Father. Anybody have change for a hundred? 
Who is Ben Franklin? 
500
In 1763, this established the imaginary line that prohibited colonists from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains. 
What is the Proclamation of 1763? 
500
Cruel and oppressive government rule. 
What is tyranny? 
500
On the US flag, the 50 stars represent the 50 states. The stripes represent the original ______________  ______________. 
What are the Thirteen Colonies? 
500
Our nation's capital and home to the White House. 
What is Washington D.C.?
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