Colonies & Symbols
How many colonies were originally founded at the time of the Revolution?
thirteen (13).
Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which event was a protest in which tea was thrown overboard into Boston Harbor?
Who was the commanding general of the colonial army during the American Revolution?
George Washington.
What is the name of the first form of government the United States had befor the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation.
How many Presidents died on a July 4th?
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3.
John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe
Which colony was the first to be successfully founded in the original 13?
Jamestown, Virginia.
Who became famous for allegedly riding through the streets chanting "The British are coming!"?
Paul Revere.
Which event resulted in six colonists being killed in a riot against British rule?
Boston Massacre.
What is the name of the first battle that occurred in the Revolution?
Lexington and Concord.
What was the name of the group that did not approve of the U.S. Constitution?
The Anti-Federalists.
Which famous object cracked shortly after being rung on George Washington's birthday and now is only rung on special occasions like the Fourth of July?
The Liberty Bell.
What do the stars on the American Flag represent?
Who is famous for creating the first version of the American Flag?
Betsy Ross.
What was someone called who supported the Revolution and wanted independence?
A Patriot.
Which country primarily came to the colonies' aid during the Revolution?
France.
Which treaty was signed ending the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris
What color of firework is the hardest to create?
Blue.
What do the 13 stripes on the American Flag represent?
The original 13 colonies.
Who is credited as being the first person to die in the name of the rebellion?
Crispus Attucks.
In what city was the Declaration of Independence voted on and ratified?
Philidelphia.
During the Revolution, which event had soldiers endure a long winter where many died from disease?
Valley Forge.
in which year was the U.S. Constitution written and ratified?
1787.
Which U.S. President was born on July 4th?
Calvin Coolidge.
Which colony is famous for being the first settlement, but it did not succeed?
Roanoke.
Which future president is represented in the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware?
James Monroe.
Which founding father is famous for dying in a duel?
Alexander Hamilton.
Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga.
How many years did the American Revolution last?
eight (8).
Which Founding Father is the only one to have signed the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and The Treaty of Paris?
Benjamin Franklin.