The Colonies
How many original colonies were there?
13
What is a Patriot?
A colonist who wanted to fight for independence against Britain
Who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
How many reindeer does Santa have?
9
Which colonial region had plantations?
Southern
What is a Loyalist?
A colonist who wanted to remain loyal to Britain and the King
What was the last major battle in the American Revolution?
The Battle of Yorktown
What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What is the name of the Grinch's dog?
Max
What are the three colonial regions?
New England, Middle, Southern
The French and Indian war was a war between which two countries?
Britain and France
Which country became allies with the Colonists and helped them win the war?
France
Which branch of government has the power to veto bills?
Executive (President)
In Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge's first name?
Ebenezer
Why did the Pilgrims establish colonies in the New World?
For religious freedom
What is the Boston Tea Party?
An event where the Sons of Liberty stormed British Tea ships and dumped thousands of pounds of tea into the ocean to protest the Tea Act
How did Baron von Steuben help the Continental Army?
He trained the soldiers at Valley Forge and turned them into an effective army
What is the definition of Checks and Balances?
The powers of each branch limit the powers of the other branches
What is the most popular Christmas move (as far as how much money it made)?
Home Alone
What was the name of the colony in present day Virginia where Pocahontas lived?
Jamestown
What are committees of safety?
Who was one woman that helped the American Revolution?
Penelope Barker, Deborah Sampson, Margaret Cochran Corbin, Mercy Otis Warren, Phillis Wheatley, Nanyehi, Peggy Shippen, Sybil Luddington
True or false: The 3/5 Compromise gave 3 out of every 5 enslaved people the right to vote
False
Which popular holiday song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells