The People
This man became the first President of the United States after helping lead America to victory in the Revolutionary War
George Washington
This word means the state of being alive
Life
This event happened on July 4, 1776, when America announced it was independent from Great Britain
Declaration of Independence.
This document begins with the words, "We the people"
the Constitution
Before declaring independence, the Continental Congress called for a day of this and prayer
Fasting
This famous rider warned colonists that British troops were coming
Paul Revere
This word means being responsible for the consequences of your choices and actions
Accountability
In this protest, colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor
Boston Tea Party
This pamphlet by Thomas Paine encouraged Americans to support independence
Common Sense
This word means a sacred promise or commitment with God
This man wrote the Declaration of Independence and included the words "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness."
Thomas Jefferson
This principle teaches that laws apply equally to everyone, including leaders.
Rule of Law
These two towns were the site of the first battles of the Revolutionary War
Lexington and Concord
This document announced that the colonies were free and independent states
Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence teaches that people receive their rights from this source
God
The inventor and diplomat helped convince France to support America during the Revolutionary War
Benjamin Frankin
This term means the power to choose and act for yourself
Agency
This battle helped convince France to support America.
Battle of Saratoga
This document created the framework for America's national government
Doctrine and Covenants 101 teaches that the Lord raised up wise men to establish this system of government
Self-Government
This king's leadership style was considered tyrannical by many colonists, leading them to seek independence.
King George III
This principle means understanding cause and effect and governing your own behavior
Self-government
This final major battle of the Revolutionary War ended with a British surrender
Battle of Yorktown
According to D&C 101:80, the Lord said He established this document through wise men he raised up
the Constitution of the United States
President Oaks taught that governmental powers are divided among these three branches
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches.