13 Colonies
Who was the ruler of England and the colonies ?
King George III
What is the exact date the Declaration of Independence was official?
July 4th 1776
What was the slogan the colonists came up with in response to being taxed?
No Taxation Without Representation
What year did the continental army stay at Valley forge?
1776
What day is Thanksgiving celebrated on?
November 25th
What was the first successful colony founded ?
Jamestown, Virgina
Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the Declaration of Independence?
What is the Stamp Act?
Tax put on colonies that required printed materials to have a special stamp when colonists bought printed materials.
Who was the leader of the army at Valley Forge?
George Washington
In our class, what voice level should we be at when a teacher or student is talking?
0
Why is Roanoke known as the Lost colony?
Because its population disappeared mysteriously.
What type of government did England have?
Monarchy
What act required colonists to house British Soldiers?
The Quartering Act
Name 2 things that made life hard at valley forge
Little to no food, no blankets, no shoes, poor ventilation, many people were sick
Other than History, what other class does Ms. Muniz teach?
ASB
Name two cash crops in the colonies
wheat, corn, barley, oats, tobacco, rice.
What are the 3 natural rights John Locke claimed all people have?
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
Protested, feathered tax collectors, did not pay for British goods, smuggled goods from other countries
Name 1 of the 2 Generals who came from France and Prussia to fight with the colonies
Baron Von Steuben or Marquis de Lafeyette
What college does Mr. Ramirez attend?
UCR
What is a charter ?
Document that gives the colony a legal right to exist
What is an unalienable right?
A right that can not be given up or taken away?
What is the legislative body in England that creates taxes called?
In 2 sentences, Would you stay with the Continental Army at Valley Forge? Why or why not?
free response
In 1 sentence explain what the best dish is on Thanksgiving and why.
Free response