Map Skills
Massachusetts
Native People/
Colonial Life
Colonial Life
Revolutionary War
Government
100
What is this called?
A Compass or Compass Rose
100
What is the capital of Massachusetts?
Boston
100
Which group of people landed in Plymouth in 1620?
The Pilgrims
100
Which King of England was ruling during the time of the American Revolution?
King George III
100
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington (General of the Patriot Army)
200
Draw a compass on your white board and label it correctly.
200
The arm of Massachusetts is called what?
Cape Cod
200
What was the name of the Native American tribe that we studied this year?
The Wampanoag Tribe
200
What happened during the Quartering Act that made colonists so angry?
The king said that colonists HAD TO let British troops stay in their houses. They had to give the troops food, drinks, and candles.
200
Name at least one type of government
Democracy, Monarchy, Dictatorship, Anarchy
300
Which ocean borders Massachusetts?
The Atlantic Ocean
300
What is the nickname of Massachusetts?
The Bay State
300
What was the job description of the cooper?
A cooper made barrels
300
Colonists who were against the king were called __________
Colonists who supported the king were called __________
Patriots and Loyalists
300
Who is the governor of Massachusetts?
Charlie Baker
400
Reading is _____________ of Boston (what direction would you put in the blank?)
north
400
Who is on the Massachusetts state flag?
A Native American with a bow and arrow
400
What is one difference between your life and colonial life?
Answers will vary.
400
Name at least 3 taxes that were imposed on the colonists by the king
Sugar Act, Quartering Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts, Tea Act, Intolerable Acts
400
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
500
You are in Massachusetts and you want to drive to California. Which direction would you need to drive?
west
500
What year did Reading, MA officially become a town?
1644
500
In 1630, a group of settlers called the Puritans established a colony in Boston. What was the name of this colony?
The Massachusetts Bay Colony
500
Explain what happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill
2,600 British soldiers showed up in Charlestown and attacked the Patriots by land and by boat.
The Patriots were outnumbered and lost, however, this battle showed Britain that the Americans were tough and were not afraid to fight. Many more colonists joined the Patriot army after this battle and the revolution continued to grow.
500
Name at least 2 of the 3 branches of our U.S. government
Executive Branch (President), Judicial branch (Supreme Court), Legislative Branch (Congress)