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What does our country's flag symbolize?
our country's land, people, history, and hopes
before becoming president why was george washington a hero to the american people?
He led the revolutionary war to victory
Legislative / Congress
Who wrote poor richards almanac?
Ben Franklin
in the early 1700s the biggest and busiest city in the colonies was
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
who is said to have made the first flag?
Besy Ross
This document was written in 1787 and states the laws and plan for how the government should work
Constitution
What branch makes sure laws are being followed and what person is involved?
executive / president
A book that comes out every year with lots of information in it is called an
Almanac
Money that people pay to support the government is called
tax
to what does "old Glory" refer?
US flag
to __________ is to choose by voting
elect
What branch makes sure the laws are fair and what building?
Judicial / Supreme court
Lightning rod, Franklin Stove, Bifocals
in 1775 a war broke out between the colonists and the english, the colonies wanted independence a free countr. this war was called
Revolutionary war
The ____________ was added to the constitution in 1791. it is a list of our country's most important rights and freedoms
Bill of rights
_________ suggested a plan for three branches or parts of the government
(he also took mad notes during the Constitutional Conention)
James Madison
this very important document is about why the colonies should be free and not part of england
declaration of independence
List 3 ways that george washington helped our country
1. he led the revolutionary army to victory
2. held the meeting to write the constitution
3. he was the first president
an agreement reached when each side gives up some demands is called a ________
compromise
Who wrote the declaration of independence
Thomas jefferson
the declaration of independence was adopted by the leaders of the colonies on
July 4th, 1776