Important People
Who was the first president of the United States
George Washington
What do Americans do to celebrate fourth of July?
Light Fireworks
Where did the colonists throw the Tea?
Boston Harbor
What is the National American Animal?
American Eagle
Who invented the lightening rod and is on the $100 bill?
Benjamin Franklin
What did the colony leaders do to work together against unfair rule?
Signed a letter and protest
What Nation did the 13 colonies become?
The United States of America
What is the bell called that was rang when the United States won the war?
Liberty Bell
Who was the King of England at this time?
King George III
This event happened when Colonists threw tea into the harbor
Boston Tea Party
Where did King George's Army come from?
Great Britain
Where does the president live?
The White House
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July Fourth?
What is the Capitol of the United States?
Washington DC
How many stars are there on the American Flag?
50
Who ran countryside and let the patriots know the redcoats (British) were coming?
Paul Revere
What war that took place between Patriots and British?
The American Revolution
What colony was Thomas Jefferson from?
Virginia
How many Stripes are there on the American Flag?
13