Life in the 13 colonies
The Road to Revolution
The American Revolution
The Nation's New Constitution
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What right did colonial women not have?

To vote. 

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Event in which colonists dump tea to the ocean as a protest after the British passed the Tea Act.

Boston Tea Party

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___________________ Led the American army, teaching soldiers to work together.  

George Washington

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List the goals of the Constitution.

Justice, peace, safety, and freedom

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True or False
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1680

False
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776

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How was the climate in each of the three regions in the 13 colonies?

New England: Long, cold winters
Middle Colonies: Milder climate
Southern Colonies: Warmest climate of all regions.  

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Which war started because both countries wanted to rule land around the Ohio River?

French and Indian War

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Battle in which Americans captured almost 6,000 British prisoners. Proving they were strong enough to fight and defeat the British.

Battle of Saratoga

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What is the Bill of Rights?

A set of laws that protect the important rights for every American.

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True or False
The Americans won the American Revolution after the British were defeated at the Battle of Yorktown on October 19, 1781.

True

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Routes that helped the colonies trade with the West Indies, Europe, and Africa.

Triangular Trade Routes

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What was the Magna Carta?

Was the first set of laws in England to limit the King’s power.

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American colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain.  

Patriots

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Branch of the government that is led by Congress and makes laws.

Legislative

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Soldiers who only needed 1 minute to get ready to fight the British.

Minutemen

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List the different roles women had during the 13 colonies. Mention at least 4.

Grow vegetable gardens
Cook meals
Take care of the children
Make clothing
Make soap
Make candles


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True or False

During a boycott people refused to use or buy something.

True

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He explained why the Americans wanted to be free. Did most of the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson

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List the six principles of the Constitution.

Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Flexibility

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Ministers, planters, lawyers, and rich merchants belonged to which social class?

Upper Class

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Ture or False.
 In 1651, England passed the Parliament to control trade with its colonies.

False.
In 1651, England passed the Navigation Acts to control trade with its colonies.

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Group of people who worked together to make laws for England.

Parliament

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Document signed in 1783, in which Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.

Treaty of Paris

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This branch is led by the President and the Vice President. Carries out the laws passed by the Congress.

Executive

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These colonies were called “breadbasket” colonies.

Middle Colonies

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