The Colonies
This country owned the American colonies.
What is England or Great Britain?
This group sailed from England to Plymouth to seek religious freedom.
Who were the Pilgrims?
These battles are often called "The Shot Heard 'Round the World".
What are the battles of Lexington and Concord?
This document is the highest law of the United States of America. All other laws must comply with it.
What is the Constitution?
This musical instrument is associated with Scotland.
What is the bagpipe?
This English politician authored both the Stamp Act and the Sugar Act, which taxed colonists, even though he lived in England. They hung him in effigy at American Village.
Who was Sir George Grenville?
This colony is not only the oldest, it was also the home of many patriot leaders, including Patrick Henry, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson.
What is Virginia?
Because people from many countries and cultures came to live in America, the country is sometimes referred to as this, even though it sounds like something you use to cook.
What is a melting pot?
On July 4, Americans celebrate the signing of this document.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called this.
What is The Bill of Rights?
Water freezes at this temperaure.
What is O Celsius or 32 Fahrenheit?
The siege of Charleston, in this colony, left the city burning.
What is South Carolina?
The first part of the US Constitution is called this.
What is the Preamble?
Name 3 of the causes of the American Revolution.
What are the Navigation Acts, Quartering Act, Stamp Act, Tea Act, or Taxation Without Representation?
The 3 branches of the US Federal Government.
What are Legislative (Congress), Judicial (Courts), and Executive (President)?
In chess, this piece moves in an "L" shape.
What is a knight?
This colony was the site of the battle that ended the Revolution.
What is Virginia?
Constitutional amendments had to be added to give these two groups of people the right to vote. Name 1 of these groups.
Who are women and African Americans?
The number of people killed and injured in the Boston Massacre.
What is 3 killed and 2 injured?
The 3 branches of the government are designed to create a system of these.
What are checks and balances?
The modern city of Istanbul was named this in the 13th century.
What is Constantinople?
This colony is where the battles of Lexington and Concord took place.
What is Massachusetts?
The Constitution was ratified in this year.
What is 1788?
The name of the group that dumped the tea into Boston Harbor.
Who are The Sons of Liberty?
To become a law must be approved by these 2 groups and this person.
What are the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the President?
USB stands for this.
What is Universal Serial Bus?