History 1
What fort did Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys capture?
Fort Ticonderoga
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was remembered as the "fighting parson"?
James Caldwell
What river was crossed by Washington to capture Trenton?
Delaware River
Where did Washington spend the worst winter ever?
Valley Forge
Name of the list sent to King George III of changes needed for peace between England and the colonies
Olive Branch Petition
England surrendered after what battle?
Battle of Yorktown
Who helped secure forts of the Northwest Territory from the British?
George Rogers Clark
Who met to discuss the formation of the American government?
Constitutional Convention
What document stated the colonies were independent from English rule?
Declaration of Independence
Who were the Hessians?
German soldiers who fought with England
America's first plan for government
Highest court in the US
Supreme Court
Bill of Rights
What type of government is formed by the Constitution?
republic
What year was the Declaration of Independence Signed?
1776
John Hancock
What army did Nathan Hale spy for?
Who was the captain of the Bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
Thomas Jefferson
What is the largest continent?
Asia
What year did Britain surrender - ending the American War for Independence?
1781
Who was the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Who were the first 3 presidents - in order?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferso
What ocean is the warmest?
Indian Ocean