American Revolution Facts
The Declaration of Independence written in . . .
1776
The New England Colonies are this temperature
Cold
Mrs. Rosales shares a room with . . .
Mrs. Bailey
This is a widely celebrated holiday marking the end of one year and the beginning of the next.
New Year's Day/Eve
Mrs. Rosales' favorite candy is . . .
Reese's
This was the turning point of the American Revolution.
Saratoga
The Middle Colonies were known as the
Breadbasket
This is the name of our school
Carpentersville Middle School
This is known as the Jewish Festival of Lights.
Hanukkah
Mrs. Rosales' dog's name is . . .
Olive Oyl
This was the leader of the Continental Army.
George Washington
The Southern Colonies had this as their main source of their economy.
Farms/Agriculture
R.I.Z.Z. stands for . . .
Really
Insane
Zero
Zmissing assignments
This is a Mexican Tradition reenacting Mary and Joseph's trip to Bethlehem.
Las Posadas
418
This was the act that forced colonists to house and feed soldiers.
Quartering Act
This was the first permanent English Settlement.
Jamestown
Winter break will start on this date.
Saturday December 20th
This is a cultural holiday celebrated December 26th - January 1st to reinforce community bonds.
Kwanzaa
Mrs. Rosales used to teach in . . .
Texas
He wrote Common Sense.
Thomas Paine
This says no one is above the law, not even the king.
Magna Carta/ Rule of Law
Name a sport.
Football, basketball, soccer, pickleball, wrestling, cheer, poms, track, cross country, volleyball
Yule is a pagan holiday representing the re-emergence of the sun. This is also the ______ solstice
Winter Solstice.
Mrs. Rosales' favorite flower is . . .
Lavender