Founding Fathers
This man was the 1st President of the United States
Who was George Washington?
As the wife of George Washington, she held this title, even though the official term wasn't used until later in history.
Who was first lady?/Who was Martha Washington?
This event happened as a response to the Tea Act. The cargoes of British ships were thrown overboard
What is the Boston Tea Party?
Congress voted yes to accept this document on July 4, 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This famous group was created to oppose British policies.
What is the Sons of Liberty?
Served as the second president of the United States from March 4, 1797, to March 4, 1801. The first Vice President, and the first president to live in the White House.
Who is John Adams?
In a famous 1776 letter to her husband, Abigail urged him to do this for women while drafting new laws for independence.
What is "Remember the Ladies"?
Parliament passed this to raise money to help pay for the cost of defending the colonies.
What is the Stamp Act?
document contains the iconic words: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."
What is Declaration of Independence?
She was an enslaved woman who became the first African American author to publish a book of poetry, writing famous poems praising George Washington and the fight for freedom.
Who is Phillis Wheatley?
He is very known figure, scientist, and diplomat. He is on the 100 $
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
She used to write about politics. Her most famous work "Reply to the Constitution" under no name.
Who is Phillis Wheatley ?
Protests like the Boston Tea Party and decisions made by the Continental Congress helped trigger this historic movement to overthrow British rule.
What is the American Revolution?
These are rights the government cannot take away. The Declaration of Independence is based on them.
What are natural/basic rights?
During the Boston Tea Party, colonists disguised themselves as these people.
Who are Native Americans?
A man who instead of attending a traditional law school, he studied independently and managed to pass a grueling legal examination and earn his license to practice law in just over six months
Who is Alexander Hamilton?
She formed a lifelong friendship and literary network with Abigail Adams, frequently exchanging books and discussing political theory
Who is Mercy Otis Warren?
Most famous phrase colonist used during their disagreement on the acts or new rules.
What is "no taxation without representation"?
This man was chosen to lead the Continental Army.
Who is George Washington?
This Boston leader helped found the Sons of Liberty and organized protests like the Boston Tea Party to fight against unfair British taxes.
Who is Samuel Adams?
Known as the "Father of the Constitution" and "Father of the Bill of Rights“ – 10 rights that people have
Who is James Madison?
Her famous political letters to her husband were later saved and published in 1840 by her grandson, Charles, whose father became the 6th U.S. President.
Who is Abigail Adams?
This revolutionary assembly met in Philadelphia, where colonial delegates debated high-stakes decisions like writing the Declaration of Independence and uniting the 13 colonies
What is Continental Congress?
This man composed the Declaration of Independence.
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
When Britain "grounded" Massachusetts by closing Boston Harbor after the Tea Party, delegates from 12 colonies formed this group to figure out how to stand up to the King together.
What is the Continental Congress?