Benjamin Franklin
What is Benjamin Franklin most known for?
The kite and lightning bolt experiment
What is Thomas Edison known for?
His invention with long-lasting light bulbs
Was Christopher Columbus nice or mean to the Native Americans when he first got to America?
Mean
Why does everyone want to come to America? (List 3 reasons)
Freedom to express yourself
Freedom of religion
Access to better education
Strong military
The constitution is the highest ______ in the land.
law
What colony was Benjamin Franklin born in?
Boston
Where was Thomas Edison born?
Milan, Ohio
No!
What is the name of the boat that the Pilgrims used to come over to America?
Mayflower
What amendment gives us the freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press and freedom of assembly?
First amendment
How many years did Benjamin Franklin go to school?
2
What organization/company did Thomas Edison create?
Edison General Electric
When did Christopher Columbus sale the ocean blue?
1492
In Pakistan, what happened to Malala when she was heading to school?
She got shot in the head
What amendment gives us the right to bear arms (own guns/weapons)?
Second Amendment
What is a good conductor of electricity?
Water
What material did Thomas Edison work with and use in his final prototype?
Carbonized bamboo
- Got sick with the sicknesses he brought over
- Got enslaved to build houses and buildings
- Got their land taken forcibly
In China, what is the population restriction policy? (About how many kids you can have)
You can only have 1 boy and 1 girl
What amendment gives us the right to deny soldiers housing in your own house?
Third Amendment
What did Benjamin Franklin make the first of? (What did he invent?)
What did Thomas Edison use and find unsuccessful?
Platinum
Where was Christopher Columbus trying to go?
India
What was the name of the colony the Pilgrims made?
Plymouth Colony
Rights are ___________________ that people deserve.
freedoms