American Revolution
Who did the 13 colonies want their independence from?
Great Britain
This man is the first president of US.
George Washington
How many original colony are there?
13
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False. Thomas Jefferson was the second president of the United states
False. John Adams is the 2nd.
This man was the General during the American Revolution.
George Washington
Who is the “Father of Our Country”?
(George) Washington
Which group of people was taken form Africa and sold into slavery?
Africans, people from Africa
When was the Constitution adopted?
1787
True or False. Maine is part of the 13 colony.
False. Maine became a state in 1820.
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Because of high taxes (taxation without representation) ▪ Because the British army stayed in their houses (boarding, quartering) ▪ Because they didn’t have self-government
Which president or founding father purchase the Louisiana territory?
Thomas Jefferson
Before the English arrive, who was already living in America?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
▪ July 4, 1776
Why are there 13 stripes on the flag?
The 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies.
Which country help or aid the US in the America revolution against Great Britain?
France
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
U.S. diplomat ▪ oldest member of the Constitutional Convention ▪ first Postmaster General of the United States ▪ writer of “Poor Richard’s Almanac” ▪ started the first free libraries
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
▪ The Louisiana Territory ▪ Louisiana
The first 10 amendment of the constitution is call?
Bill of rights
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
War of 1812
Mexican-American War
Civil War
Spanish-American War
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom
political liberty
religious freedom
economic opportunity
practice their religion
escape persecution
Who wrote the Federalist Paper?
(James) Madison ▪ (Alexander) Hamilton ▪ (John) Jay ▪ Publius
In 1620, which group of people sailed to America?
The Pilgrims.
What is the Federalist paper?
Support stronger national government. Federalism.
Which river did George Washington famously cross in the winter of 1776
Delaware River