How did the US win its independence from Great Britain?
They won the American Revolutionary war
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What did Christopher Columbus accomplish?
Explored west indies and Caribbean
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Who was our first ELECTED president
George Washington
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Who wrote most of it?
Thomas Jefferson
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It happened after what war?
The French and Indian war
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What is ONE cause of the American Revolution?
Proclamation of 1763; Sugar Act; Quartering Act; Stamp Act
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What did Henry Hudson do?
Explored Hudson Bay
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Who was our 16th president?
Abraham Lincoln
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Why was it written?
Establish US independence; List grievances against king; Natural rights; State that people have the right to rebel against unfair and oppressive government
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Where did the proclamation line extend to and from?
from the Atlantic coast at Quebec to the newly established border of West Florida
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Who was the main leader of the Americans?
George Washington.
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What did Vasco de Gama do?
Sailed Around Africa to India
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What President set the precedent of only being president for 2 terms?
George Washington
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When was it written?
July 4, 1776
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What did the Proclamation create west of the Appalachian Mountains?
A boundary line often called the proclamation line
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When and where did the American Revolution start?
Started in 1775 at Lexington/concord
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What did the country look like before early explorers and settlers came here?
Pre-Colombian
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What President wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
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How many Americans are FOR independence?
1/3 of americans
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When was it issued?
Oct. 7, 1763
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When and how did the American Revolution end?
1781 and Cornwallis surrenders
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What hardships did early colonial settlers face in the "new world?"
Other people/ Colonies-Native Americans
The Animals
Shelter
Climate Changes- seasonal
Illnesses
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How should you address the president?
President of the United States
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What are 3 rights that are guaranteed by the declaration of independence?