Revolutionary War
British troops were often referred to as ______ _______, a term that described their uniform.
What are Red Coats
The type of democracy we have here in the United States in which citizens vote to elect officials is called a _____________ democracy.
What is representative democracy
How many original colonies were there?
What is 13
During spring daylight savings time, do we move the clocks ahead an hour, or back an hour?
What is forward / ahead an hour
1st grade Math- The first day of the 20th century was…
What is January 1st, 1901
The event took place in 1773 in Boston, in which 5 colonists were killed.
What is the Boston Massacre
What is a monarchy
What is Jamestown Virginia
What season comes after spring
What is summer.
2nd Grade Social Studies- The Statue of Liberty was a gift from where?
What is France
Who was the King of England during the Revolutionary War who enforced taxes on the colonists even though he was 3,000 miles away.
Who is King George
The opposite of lack of government is known as ______________, in which there are no rules or consequences.
What is anarchy
These northern colonies were also referred to as ______ __________ colonies...nicknamed after a colony in the area
What are New England Colonies
decreasing temperatures and shorter days in the Fall cause leaves to do what because the lack of chlorophyll?
What is change colors
3rd Grade Language Arts- What is the term for a word that is similar in meaning to another word?
What is a synonym
This colonist made what is referred to as the Midnight Ride, alerting people the British were coming.
Who is Paul Revere
Under this form of government, religious law or God's law rules the country
What is a theocracy
The Puritans, or Pilgrims who came over on the Mayflower, established which of the original 13 colonies?
What is Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
What important religious holiday is celebrated in the spring
What is Easter
4th Grade Science- Which planet is closest to the sun?
What is Mercury
What was the last major battle of the Revolutionary war that took place in 1781...forcing the British to surrender and end the war.
What is the Battle of Yorktown
What are the 3 branches of government
What is Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judicial Branch
What are Royal Colonies
What time period are studying now in history?
What is the westward expansion / Louisiana Purchase / Lewis and Clark
5th Grade World Geography- How many oceans are there?
Five: Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic.