Contributions to Communities
Forming Communities
Community Needs
Formal Documents
100

Who is known for exploring and settling areas beyond the Appalachian Mountains, helping expand the American frontier?

Who is Daniel Boone?

100

Which of these was not a reason people formed communities? A. Security B. Transportation C. Boredom

What is C, boredom?

100

What is one way people in a community communicate important news?

What is through a local newspaper?

100

What document announced the 13 colonies' freedom from British rule?

What is the Declaration of Independence?

200

Which group of individuals played a major role in writing the laws for new communities in the United States?

Who are the Founding Fathers?

200

Why did early settlers form communities in search of religious freedom?

What is to worship freely?

200

What is one way people in the local community meet transportation needs?

What is by building roads?

200

What document outlines the basic rights of American citizens?

What is the Bill of Rights?

300

What important action did the Founding Fathers take to help the colonies separate from British rule?

What is writing the Declaration of Independence?

300

What was a main reason people formed communities to create laws?

What is the need for security?

300

How do communities provide education for their citizens?

What is by building schools?

300

The U.S. Constitution is important because it explains what?

What is the structure of the government?

400

Daniel Boone helped create new communities by leading settlers through which famous route?

What is the Wilderness Road?

400

Early communities often worked together to improve their material well-being. What does "material well-being" mean?

What is having enough food, shelter, and resources to live comfortably?

400

What need is met when a community builds a public library, pool, or a park?

What is the need for recreation?

400

What are two main purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

What is to declare independence from Britain and to explain the colonists' rights to life, liberty, and happiness?

500

What was one way the Founding Fathers contributed to government in new American communities?

What is writing the U.S. Constitution?

500

How did forming a community help settlers during dangerous times, such as attacks or natural disasters?

What is by providing protection and organizing defense or support?

500

What type of community need is met by having a police headquarters?

What is government or security?

500

The Bill of Rights was added to the U.S. Constitution to ensure what?

What are basic freedoms and rights of the people?

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