Events
This is when colonists boarded a British ship carrying tea, and dumped it all overboard.
The Boston Tea Party
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this day in 1776.
July 4
He is considered the “Father of our Country” and was the first president.
George Washington
The Declaration of Independence was signed on _________, 1776.
July 4
What is “the shot heard around the world”?
The first battle of the Revolutionary War.
This document was signed on July 4, 1776, showing that colonists wanted their freedom from British rule.
The Declaration of Independence
What year did Columbus land in North America?
1492
He rode throughout the town on horseback to alert everyone the British were coming.
Paul Revere
He was the main writer of the Declaration, even though others helped.
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington crossed this river in December 1776 with his troops.
Delaware
April 19, 1775, was the start to this war.
Revolutionary War
The first permanent English settlement was __________ in the year 1607.
Jamestown
He gave a famous speech to encourage Virginia to fight the British. He said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
The Declaration of Independence was written because colonists became angry at Great Britain for doing what?
Charging high taxes
The American Revolution was fought between the colonists and _________________.
Great Britain
This was the last battle of the Revolutionary War.
The battle of Yorktown.
The Revolutionary War ended in ________.
1783
He wrote the Declaration of Independence, was the 3rd president, and was an inventor.
Thomas Jefferson
The Declaration of Independence says that Americans have the right to Life, Liberty and __________________.
the pursuit of happiness
This was the final battle of the Revolutionary War.
The Battle of Yorktown.
Who won the Revolutionary War?
United States
How many years did the Revolutionary War last?
(1776-1783)
7 years
He was a writer, scientist, and inventor who helped make the colonies a new nation.
Benjamin Franklin
The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Paul Revere was famous for what?
Riding on horseback through town to warn the British were coming.