Continental Congress
Why did the Continental Congress meet in 1776?
to decide on laws for their new country!
bifocal eyeglasses,
the Franklin stove,
a desk with an arm,
lightning rod
True or False-
The Continental Congress asked Washington to be the leader of the Continental army.
True - in 1775
Our flag has _____ stripes that stand for the first ______________.
13!
colonies - states
Washington DC is our nation's capital.
The ' D.C.' stands for what?
A. Dot Com
B. District of Columbia
C. Downtown Carrollton
D. District of Carrollton
B. District of Columbia
The new country was....
The United States of America
Ben Franklin created the first (free) public.....
Library + Post office
also:
free hospital,
fire and police department
Why did Washington lead his soldiers across a river in a snowstorm?!
To surprise the red coats!
There are _____ stars TODAY on the flag- they represent the.....
50 states!
Who decided where the capital city would be built?
George Washington-
he wanted it built on the banks of the Potomac River.
Who was chosen to write the very important 'letter' to the King?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False
Ben Franklin helped write the Declaration.
True!
*who did he help?
After the American Revolution, Washington became....
the first President of the United States
The original flag had ________ stars and was in the shape of a ______________.
13
circle
The President of the USA lives in the ____________.
White house!
The document sent to the King by the Continental Congress and written by Thomas Jefferson is called the....
Declaration of Independence!
YEP!
George Washington was known as....
A. The Founder of our country
B. The Hero of our country
C. The father of our country
D. The best guy of our country
C
The Father of Our Country
What special item rang in Philadelphia to tell people the Declaration had been signed?
The Liberty Bell
Congress meets to make laws and run government in which building in Washington DC?
a. White House
B. Lincoln Memorial
C. Capital Building
D. Washington Monument
C. The Capital Building!
What day was the Declaration signed?
*hint- America's birthday
July 4, 1776
What did Ben Franklin want the US National Bird to be?
a turkey, oh goodness no
Who did George Washington ask to make a flag for the new country?
Betsy Ross
What is the national bird of the United States?
The eagle!
What monument is the tallest structure in Washington DC?
The Washington Monument