Founding Fathers
He was the leader of the Continental Army.
Who was George Washington?
What is July 4, 1776?
This imposed taxes on imported goods, including tea.
What was the Stamp Act?
What is Ms. Osborn's favorite Valentine candy?
What is Reese's peanut butter hearts?
This is the term for the volunteer army of colonists.
What is the militia?
This person was an inventor, in addition to being a member of the Founding Fathers.
Who was Benjamin Franklin?
This was the first act of violence in the American Revolution.
What is the Boston Massacre?
This was the act that took away many of the colonist's rights.
What were the Townshend Acts?
Who is playing in the Superbowl?
New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams
This is the term for approving and signing a document.
What is ratification?
This person was the second president of the United States and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence.
Who was John Adams?
This is the gathering that took place when the Declaration of Independence was written.
What is the Constitutional Convention?
This was the document that officially started the conflict between the colonists and the British.
What was the Declaration of Independence?
The Liberty Bell is located here.
What is Independence Hall in Philadelphia, PA?
This group of men is known for establishing the foundation of the United States.
Who were the Founding Fathers?
This person was the second vice president and the third president.
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
This was the event of disobedience where the colonists protested against taxes.
What is Boston Tea Party?
This document outlined the rights of the people, states, and the federal government. It is still used and modified today.
What is the US Constitution?
What is the current capital of the United States?
Washington, DC
A person who supported the cause of the British was known as this.
What is a Loyalist?
This president is known for setting precedents, or examples, for future leaders to follow.
Who was George Washington?
This is the document that officially ended the Revolution.
What was the Treaty of Paris?
This is the term for the "unwritten constitution" that Washington established during his presidency.
What were precedents?
What is the name of the groundhog that has his own holiday?
Who is Punxsutawney Phil?
This is the term for those that were against British rule and fought for the colonies' independence.
Who were the Patriots?