Vocabulary 1
Who was the first President?
George Washington
What is the time before now called?
Past
What is the right for people to make their own choices called?
Freedom
What is the study of things that happened in the past?
History
What was the King of England's name?
King George III
What type of "line" show important events in the order in which they happened?
Time Line
What is the time yet to come called?
Future
Where do the earliest events go on a timeline? At the beginning on the left, or the end at the right?
At the beginning on the left
The colonists fought against what country in the war?
England
What holiday celebrates Presidents who have served our country?
President's Day
What is a place that is rules by another country called?
Colony
Who is the Washington Monument named after?
George Washington
What is the holiday that honors people who gave their lives for our country?
Memorial Day
What is the time we live in right now called?
Present
Who came over from Europe?
Settlers
What was the feast called that the Pilgrams and the Native Americans had together?
Thanksgiving
Who were the first people to live in North America?
Native Americans
How many years did the American Revolutionary War last?
7 Years
What is a feature that makes a location special?
Landmark
What is the important document that was written to say why colonies should be free?
Declaration of Independence?
The Constitution, bald eagle, American flag and the Statue of Liberty are all considered __________ for our country?
Symbols
Where is the Statue of Liberty located?
New York
What day was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776
What month do we celebrate President's Day?
February
What is another name for the 4th of July?
Independence Day