Famous Figures
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was the name of the first battle in the American Revolution in 1775?
Lexington and Concord
This bird is a symbol of American freedom.
Bald eagle
This document declared America’s independence from Britain.
Declaration of Independence
This was the name of the British tax on paper, glass, and other goods.
The Stamp Act
Who became famous for saying, "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
Patrick Henry
This battle caused the British to retreat.
Bunker Hill
The first American flag with 13 stars and stripes was named after this woman.
Betsy Ross
The Declaration of Independence lists this as one of the basic rights: “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of ____.”
happiness
Colonists who supported the British were called this.
Loyalists
This American general was known as the Father of the American Navy.
John Paul Jones
This surprise attack across the Delaware River on Christmas night was a turning point in 1776.
Battle Of Trenton
This symbol represents colonial militias ready to fight at a minute’s notice.
This document created the framework for the U.S. government and was signed in 1787.
Constitution
Colonists who wanted independence from Britain were called this.
Patriots
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
This location served as the difficult winter camp where Washington’s troops trained and survived in 1777-1778.
Valley Forge
This symbol of freedom was rung in Philadelphia to mark the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Liberty Bell
The U.S. government has three parts called:
Branches
Colonists traveled mainly by this on roads.
Horse
Who was the Frenchman who helped train American troops during the Revolution?
Lafayette
During what battle did France join the Revolutionary War?
Saratoga
This color on the American flag represents valor and bravery.
Red
Which document created the rules for how the United States government works?
The Constitution
Colonists used this to light their homes before electricity.
Candle