Geography and Colonies
How many states are in the United States?
50
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
The American Revolution
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Where is the United States located?
North America
Name one Native American tribe.
Cherokee, Navajo, Sioux, Apache, Pamunkey
When did the American Revolution begin?
1775
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Where was the first permanent English colony?
Jamestown
Why did many colonists come to America?
Freedom, religious liberty, economic opportunity, or to escape persecution
Name one reason the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes, no representation, or British soldiers stayed in homes
Name one important idea from the Declaration of Independence.
Freedom, equality, rights, or self-government
How many original colonies were there?
13
What important work was common in the colonies?
Farming and trade
Name one important event of the American Revolution.
Boston Tea Party, Battle of Bunker Hill, Declaration of Independence, or Battle of Yorktown
Who is called the Father of the Nation?
George Washington
Where were the 13 original colonies located?
the east coast
What group of people was taken and sold into slavery?
Africans
What document said the colonies were free from Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Founded public libraries, first Postmaster General, or U.S. diplomat