Organizing an Army
Eve of Independence
Drafting the Declaration
Final Break
It's Happening
100
We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. - Preamble, the U.S. Constitution
The Preamble expands on which idea found in the Declaration of Independence?
What is that people establish governments to protect their rights?
100
Which option best reflects the message of the cartoon: 'Join, or Die'? 
What is the colonies must work together in order to be strong?
100
Use the quote to answer the question:
"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"
- Patrick Henry, 1775
What group wanted to fight for liberty?
Who were the Patriots?
200
Of the concepts listed, which was the Most significant cause of American discontent with British control?
What is taxation without representation?
200
Who warned the colonists on April 18 and 19, 1775, that the British were coming?
Who was Paul Revere?
300
From what country did the United States gain its independence?
Who was England?
300
What role did the French play in the Patriot victory at Yorktown?
What was they provided troops and ships to help contain the British at Yorktown?
300
Look at the Timeline:
1763 = Townsend Acts
1773 = Boston Tea Party
1776 = Signing the Declaration of Independence
1781 = ???
What event will best complete the timeline?
What is the Battle of Yorktown?
300
During the American Revolution, several thousand free Americans joined the Patriot side of the war. Which motivation best explains the reason they fought?
What was they hoped to gain freedom in the new nation?
300
The passage below is from a historical document.
"...That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed - That whenever any form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it..."
Based on the passage, where should governments get their power?
What is from the people?
400
What is the function of the Declaration of Independence?
What is to announce to the world the American colonies' reasons for separation from England?
400
Who started the Sons of Liberty?
Who was Samuel Adams?
500
The Fourth of July is celebrated in the United States because (why)?
What is the Declaration of Independence was signed?
500
Which action by John Locke BEST explains his influence on the founding of the United States?
What is popularizing the concept of natural rights?
500
Which was the strongest advantage that fighting on their homeland gave to American troops?
What is they were able to choose the best places for attacks and battles?