What does reenactment mean?
To act out an event from the past.
French Indian War Reenactment
What is a budget?
A plan of how to manage your money.
True or False: People born in the United States are legal citizens of our country.
True!
Who was Benjamin Franklin training in March 1755
General Braddock's Redcoats
How tall does the Eastern White Pine grow?
80 to 150 feet
What color uniforms were the British and French during the French Indian War?
British - they wore red coats
French - they wore blue coats
What is the first main idea of budgeting?
You must think about how much money is coming in. This can be allowance or income.
People born in forgein countries can becomes citizens too! What is this process called?
Naturalization
Where was General Braddock's Redcoats camp?
Virginia
What is the diameter when it is matured?
2 to 3 feet in diameter
Was the French Indian War expensive? Who did not want to pay for it?
Yes, the royals did not want to pay for it...they taxed the people!
What is the second main idea of budgeting?
Look at how much is goind out, or how much it costs you to live. Look at expenses too!
How old do you have to be to become a citizen?
You must be at least 18 years old and live in the states for at least 5 years.
What did George Washington look like when Benjamin Franklin met him?
Tall, broad shouldered Virginian dressed in beige and blue color of a colonial officer. He was 24!
What were these trees prized as?
They were prized as masts for shipsbecause they were tall and straight
Why did the Indians fight with the French?
The French treated the Indians better than the English. They were a lot nicer.
Math wise, how do you budget?
Add up all the expenses, then subtract from total income to see how much money you have left over to spend on things you want.
You have to take an oath of loyalty to the United States and must have basic understanding of...
U.S history, government, and the constitution. You also must be able to speak, read, and write basic English.
How old was Benjamin Franklin when he met George Washington?
He was 49!
The trees needles are soft and grow in groups of _____. The cones from the tree contain _______.
Grow in groups of 5
Cones from the tree contain seeds...you learned this in science :)
Why did the British fight the French?
Due to the wealth from the fur trade, they fought for LAND! They wanted each others territory.
What is the goal of budgeting?
To try to balance your income with expenses.
What are the 3 different steps to becoming a citizen?
1. File and application - fingerprints, photographs, legal documentation
2. Take the naturalization exam - two parts: English and U.S history/government
3. Appear in court - a judge listens to why you want to become a citizen in the U.S
Do you think George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were loyalists or rebels?
Rebels! They were apart of the Founding Fathers and revolutionary leaders who lead the rebels in the continental army and won against the British!!
Who eats the seeds and the bark of this tree?
The seeds are eaten by birds and small animals
The bark is enjoyed by rabbits and porcupines