Life in the 13 colonies
What right did colonial women not have?
To vote.
Event in which colonists dump tea to the ocean as a protest after the British passed the Tea Act.
Boston Tea Party
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___________________ Led the American army, teaching soldiers to work together.
George Washington
List the goals of the Constitution.
Justice, peace, safety, and freedom
True or False
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1680
False
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776
How was the climate in each of the three regions in the 13 colonies?
New England: Long, cold winters
Middle Colonies: Milder climate
Southern Colonies: Warmest climate of all regions.
Which war started because both countries wanted to rule land around the Ohio River?
French and Indian War
Battle in which Americans captured almost 6,000 British prisoners. Proving they were strong enough to fight and defeat the British.
Battle of Saratoga
What is the Bill of Rights?
A set of laws that protect the important rights for every American.
True or False
The Americans won the American Revolution after the British were defeated at the Battle of Yorktown on October 19, 1781.
True
Routes that helped the colonies trade with the West Indies, Europe, and Africa.
Triangular Trade Routes
What was the Magna Carta?
Was the first set of laws in England to limit the King’s power.
American colonists who wanted independence from Great Britain.
Patriots
Branch of the government that is led by Congress and makes laws.
Legislative
Soldiers who only needed 1 minute to get ready to fight the British.
Minutemen
List the different roles women had during the 13 colonies. Mention at least 4.
Grow vegetable gardens
Cook meals
Take care of the children
Make clothing
Make soap
Make candles
True or False
During a boycott people refused to use or buy something.
True
He explained why the Americans wanted to be free. Did most of the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
List the six principles of the Constitution.
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Limited Government
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Flexibility
Ministers, planters, lawyers, and rich merchants belonged to which social class?
Upper Class
Ture or False.
In 1651, England passed the Parliament to control trade with its colonies.
False.
In 1651, England passed the Navigation Acts to control trade with its colonies.
Group of people who worked together to make laws for England.
Parliament
Document signed in 1783, in which Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent nation.
Treaty of Paris
This branch is led by the President and the Vice President. Carries out the laws passed by the Congress.
Executive
These colonies were called “breadbasket” colonies.
Middle Colonies