Celebrate Freedom 1
_________ is the ability to control your own actions and choices.
Freedom
Name one key idea in the Declaration of Independence.
-All men are created equal
-Unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of hapiness
-Government gets its power from the people
-Each colony would be an independent state with their own rights
-Independence from Britain
The blue stands for ____________, ____________ and ______________.
vigilance, justice, and perserverance
Who founded the Democrat-Republican party with Thomas Jefferson?
James Madison
What is Ms. C. Hernandez' favorite color?
Blue
Freedom is guaranteed to Americans through the ________________________.
U.S. Constitution
The United States signed the constitution on _____________. (Full date)
September 17th, 1787
Our _____________ were men who have become American icons because of their contributions to the founding of our country.
Founding Fathers
Who was the first secretary of the treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
What month is Ms. C. Hernandez' birthday?
April
The Declaration of Independence was written by ____ delegates nominated by the Continental Congress.
5
The constitution was signed by __________ delegates at the convention.
39
Who was the General and Commander in Chief of the colonial armies during the American Revolution?
George Washington
Who shot Alexander Hamilton?
Aaron Burr
What grade is Ms. A Hernandez' son (Nathaniel) in?
1st grade
The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted on _____________.
(Provide the full date)
July 4th, 1776
The thirteen stripes on our flag signifies the ___________.
13 colonies
Who was the MAIN author of the U.S. Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the Monroe Doctrine?
Supported new countries in pursuit of freedom from European countries
What car does Ms. A Hernandez drive to school?
Jeep
Name one importance of the Declaration of Independence.
-Established the principles for the founding of the United States
-Set a standard for freedom
The fifty stars represent the ________________.
50 states
Who was the MAIN author of the U.S. Constitution?
James Madison
Bejamin Franklin is the writer and publisher of ________________________.
Poor Richard's Almanac
What do we do at the beginning of social studies class?
Watch CNN10