Vocab
Does the word struggled mean to have difficulty doing something?
Yes
Who made up most of George Washington's army?
They were farmers with no military experience
Where did the British army surrender at?
They surrendered at Yorktown.
What kind of shop did Benjamin Franklin have?
A printshop
Where was Thomas Jefferson from?
He was from Virginia
Does the word confident mean that you are not sure or certain about something?
No.
How would you describe George Washington?
He was brave, a leader, strong, etc.
Where did George Washington live?
He lived in Mount Vernon
What book did Benjamin Franklin write?
The almanac
What was Thomas Jefferson's house named?
It was named Monticello, which means little mountain
What is an anniversary?
It is an important date that you remember on the same day each year.
What did the Continental army use to make bullets?
They used a statue of King George by melting it down into bullets.
Who became our first president?
George Washington
Why did we fly the flag at half-mast in 1790?
It is a sign of respect for one of America's greatest hero.
What coin can Thomas Jefferson be found on?
The nickel.
What is an almanac and what does it include?
It is a yearly publication. It has a calendar, when sunrise and sunset would be, and the weather.
What happened on Christmas day in 1776?
George Washington and his men rowed across the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack on the British.
Who were the founding fathers?
George Washington, Benjamin Frankilin and Thomas Jefferson
How did Benjamin Franklin invent electricity?
He used a kite and key to see if the lightening would charge the key.
Yes
What does a president do? Who was elected as the president in the read aloud?
The president is in charge of our country. The president was George Washington.
How did George Washington earn the respect of his men during the cold winter of 1777 and 1778?
He camped beside his men in the cold winter temperatures.
what money can George Washington be found on?
He can be found on the dollar bill and the quarter.
List the inventions the 5 inventions that Benjamin Franklin found.
paddles (flippers), bifocals, stove, electricity, and a rocking chair
What did Thomas Jefferson believe in the most and thought everyone should have?
He believed in public education.