Declaration of Independence
Government
Reasons for Revolution
Founding Fathers
Revolutionary War
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What is the Declaration of Independence?
A document listing American grievances against Britain and declaring INDEPENDENCE from England
100
What is a monarchy?
A system of government where a king has absolute power.
100
What was the main problem that the pro-independence colonists had with with the British.
"Taxation without representation is tyranny."
The crown was creating all these taxes and laws for the colonies without giving them a say or the chance to represent themselves back in Britain.
100
Which Founding Father became the first president of the United States?
George Washington
100
Who was the leader of the colonies in their fight for independence?
George Washington
200
What does it mean to be independent?
It means that you don't have anyone in charge of you and that you have to take care of yourself.
200
What is the difference between a democracy and a republic?
In a democracy, everyone votes on every government decision. In a republic, the people vote for representatives that vote on their behalf.
200
What type of product did the Stamp Acts tax?
All paper goods.
200
This Founding Father served as a diplomat in (Pardon my French) France and was able to secure an alliance during the Revolutionary War.
*Hint* He also invented bifocal glasses
Benjamin Franklin
200
What was the first battle fought after the signing of the Declaration of Independence and what year was it?
The Battle of Long Island, 1776.
300
What were the tree principles for the Declaration of Independence?
1. All men are created equal.
2. Governments are set in place to protect God-given rights.
3. A government must receive its power to rule from the people and the people have to right to abolish a tyrannical government.
300
A dictatorship is when....
a government is ruled by an individual or group with no restrictions whatsoever.
300
What was King George's response to colonial anger toward the Stamp Act? What did it restrict?
The Intolerable Acts.
They heavily restricted trade, did not allow colonists to appoint their own government officials, allowed governors to move court trials to England, and forced colonists to house and feed British troops in their own homes.
300
Samuel Adams helped form and organize which anti-British political group?
The Sons of Liberty
300
Which is battle is commonly referred to as the turning point for the Revolutionary War
The Battle of Trenton
400
A government should only have power to rule because the people give the government that power.
We call this principle "The ______ of the __________."
The Consent of the Governed.
400
What is a constitution?
A document that protects the people by outlining the rules of the government.
400
The American colonists didn't appreciate all these new taxes and harsh treatment. What party did they throw in response?
The Boston Tea Party.
400
This Founding Father contributed greatly to the United States Constitution as well as the Bill of Rights.
James Madison
400
In which part of Pennsylvania did George Washington and the Continental Army spend the grueling winter of 1777?
Valley Forge
500
Which Founding Father is credited as the primary author or the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
500
In America we have a Constitutional Democratic Republic. (That's a lot of words) What do they mean together?
Our country is governed by elected representatives that must adhere to a constitution and vote on behalf of the people they represent.
*Bonus* This form of government ensures that even the people who lose the vote are not discarded or ignored.
500
What happened during the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists dressed up as Native Americans, forced their way on to British ships carrying tea, and threw it all into the harbor. 
500
Which Founding Father is known for the quote, "Give me liberty or give me death!"?
Patrick Henry
500
In what Battle did George Washington corner and defeat British General Cornwallis?
The Battle of Yorktown