Jamestown
What disease did the settlers of Jamestown get from Mosquitoes, and why were mosquitoes such a problem?
Malaria
Then build their settlement on swampland
What was the Mayflower ship as long as?
A basketball court
What is the nickname for the British soldiers, and why were they called that?
Redcoats
Their coats were red - Super Clever
Why did Ben Franklin travel to France?
He was the first U.S. ambassador, so he went to France to get them to help America against the British.
What date was the Declaration of Independence ratified?
July 4, 1776
What state was the colony of Jamestown built?
What did George do during the French and Indian War?
He was an officer
He was a courier that delivered messages
He also fought in Battles and was seen as "bulletproof"
Who were the Gentleman of England?
Members of wealthy families in England that never had to work for themselves before going to the New World.
What was the name of the first English speaking Native American to interact with the Pilgrims?
Samoset
What happened in Boston during a protest that John Adams was a lawyer for?
The Boston Massacre
British troops fired on colonial protestors.
What was Patrick Henry most famous for saying?
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
What year did Christopher Columbus sail to discover the New World?
1492
What did Thomas Jefferson buy as President?
Who did he buy it from?
The Louisiana Territory
He bought it from France
Who is credited as the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What are some initial mistakes the colonists of Jamestown made?
1. They didn't immediately start planting crops.
2. They settled on marshlands that were full of mosquitoes.
3. They didn't have immediate access to fresh water.
What was Squanto's job while Plymouth and the Native Americans were making a Peace Treaty?
He was a translator.
What was the name of the British General that surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown?
General Cornwallis
What group was Paul Revere a part of and what are they most famous for?
The Sons of Liberty
The Boston Tea Party
What month and year did the Revolutionary War begin?
April, 1775
How much tea was dumped during the Boston Tea Party?
Over 90,000 lbs
What did Benjamin Banneker build out of wood?
A clock
Who was Pocahontas' father?
Chief Powhatan
What happened to Squanto before he met the Pilgrims?
He was kidnapped and brought to Spain, where someone helped him escape to England. There he made friends and learned English, and the English way of life until he went back to the new world but found out his tribe was wiped out by disease.
What is the name of the French officer that James Armistead served under?
Marquis de Lafayette
What was the name of the meetings where all the Founding Fathers came together to write the Constitution?
The Constitutional Conventions
What year did the Jamestown colonists spot land in the New World?
1607
What happened to Benjamin Banneker's house and belongings on the day of his funeral?
They all burned down.
What did the lanterns signify during Paul's famous midnight ride?
One if by land, two if by sea.
How the British troops were going to move.
What new rule did John Smith put in place to fight people not pulling their weight?
"He who will not work shall not eat."
What kind of ship was the Mayflower and why did that make it difficult for the Pilgrims?
A merchant ship.
There wasn't much living room, as most of the space was for cargo storage.
First - The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Last - The Battle of Yorktown
What was the first American government document written?
The Articles of Confederation
What month and year was Paul Revere's famous midnight ride?
April, 1775
What was the name of Benjamin Franklin's Almanac?
Poor Richard's Almanack
What was Dolley Madison known for?
Her hospitality and talents as a host to foreign diplomats and regular guests alike.
Saving historical artifacts from the President's Mansion before the British burned it down.
Why did John Smith go back to England?
His gunpowder pouch blew up and injured him.
Why did so many Pilgrims die the first winter?
They founded Plymouth in December, so they didn't have the ability to plant crops, hunting was limited, they didn't have warm enough clothes, and they couldn't build adequate shelter.
How did the French help the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
The sent advisors
They sent officers and troops
They sent supplies
They set naval support
What were the names of the meetings where all the founding fathers came together to declare independence from England?
Constitutional Convention
What year was Plymouth founded?
1620
What items did Benjamin Banneker's neighbor give him?
Telescope
Drafting Tools
Astronomy Books
Why was James Armistead denied his freedom after the war, and how was he able to finally gain his freedom?
They denied him his freedom because he technically didn't fight in the war, even though he acted as an extremely effective spy.
He gained his freedom after Marquis de Lafayette wrote a letter to the Virginia Government on James' behalf.
What are two of the three changes John Smith made to Jamestown after he was named Governor?
1. Dug a freshwater well
2. Made the walls stronger
3. Encouraged people to grow their own food
What two men negotiated a peace treaty?
Chief Massasoit and Governor John Carver
What is the name of the ship built using material from Paul's shop after the war?
USS Constitution
"Old Ironsides"
What did Patrick Henry demand the Founding Fathers add to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
When did the "Second War for Independence" begin?
1812
Name one similarity and one difference between Jamestown and Plymouth.
Similarities - They both lost a lot of people their first winter.
Differences - Jamestown built on marshland, Plymouth searched for good land with fresh water.
Plymouth landed in the winter, Jamestown landed in the spring.
What are the 3 branches of the US Government that John Adams proposed?
What makes up those branches?
Legislative - Senate & House of Representatives
Executive - The President and his cabinet
Judicial - The Supreme Court
What was the winter of 1609 - 1610 called?
The Starving Time
List at least four things that Squanto did to help the Pilgrims.
1. Taught them how to get sap to make Maple Syrup & Maple Sugar
2. Taught them how to make fishing nets
3. Taught them how to hunt quietly and showed them good hunting spots
4. He taught them how to make Succotash
5. He taught them were to find safe berries and nuts to eat
6. He taught them when and how to plant crops with fish for fertilizer
What treaty ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
Who were the first 4 Presidents of the United States?
1. George Washington
2. John Adams
3. Thomas Jefferson
4. James Madison
What year did the British burn down the President's mansion, Capitol Building, and Library of Congress?
1814
What modern areas did Spain, France, and England first settle in?
Spain - South America
France - Canada
England - United States
Who wrote "The Star Spangled Banner" and what battle inspired it?
Francis Scott Key
The Battle of Fort McHenry