Before Declaration of Independence
Number of Colonies in North America
What was 13?
This Virginian was put in charge of the continental army in the Revolutionary war against Great Britain.
Who was George Washington?
The name of the 1st federal constitution of the US
What was the Articles of Confederation?
Name of state where the first English colony was located.
Virginia
Ocean that borders the western coast of the United States.
Pacific
English Philosopher who first said people have the right to life, liberty and property.
Who was John Locke?
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
The state or federal government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation.
What was the State government?
Name of the region with the colonies of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
New England Colonies
Ocean that borders the eastern coast of the United States.
Atlantic
The war that led to Great Britain taxing Americans...Eventually leading America to declare independence.
What was the French and Indian War?
The Declaration of Independence had 27 grievances /complaints against _____.
Who was the King of England?
Revolt of farmers in Massachusetts against high taxes and farm foreclosures led to many people doubting the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
Name of the region with the colonies of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Middle Colonies.
During the Age of Exploration, type of sailing ship developed by Europeans that improved travel.
Caravel.
The King of Great Britain during the time of the revolution.
Who was King George III?
The colonial city was the Declaration of Independence was written and signed.
Where was Philadelphia?
Under the Articles of Confederation each state had how many votes in Congress - HINT it was the same for each state.
10; 5; 3; 1
What was 1?
Name of the region with the colonies of Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Southern Colonies.
During the Age of Exploration, three reasons Europeans risked exploring the Americas and beyond.
God, Gold, Glory
(To spread Christianity, to get rich, to be famous)
The colonial protest against the tax on tea.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
According to the Declaration of Independence what is the role of the government?
To protect the natural rights of citizens
The 1st president of the US under the Articles of Confederation.
This was a trick question! --
There was no president under the AOC.
The first attempt of an English settlement in the New World. Sometimes known as the “Lost Colony.”
Roanoke Colony
Corn, beans and squash method of farming for many Native American tribes before colonization.
Three Sisters Method.