People
First U.S. president
George Washington
On Christmas night, George Washington and his soldiers crossed this river to capture Trenton
Delaware River
Document that stated the colonies were independent from English Rule
Declaration of Independence
End of the War for Independence
1781
Largest continent
This man is known as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
The Continental Army spent the worst winter here during the War for Independence
Valley Forge
Ten Amendments to the Constitution stating the rights and freedoms of US citizens
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence signed
1776
Warmest ocean
Indian Ocean
He was the captain of the Bonhomme Richard
John Paul Jones
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured which place from the British?
Fort Ticonderoga
Highest law and pattern of government for the US today
The Constitution
Year that the Constitution was adopted
1787
Longest river in the US
These German soldiers were hired by the British to fight against the colonists
Hessians
This battle was the turning point for the War for Independence
Battle of Saratoga
List of changes needed for peace sent by the colonists to King George III
Olive Branch Petition
The largest ocean
Pacific Ocean
George Rogers Clark
Mountain Range in the Eastern U.S.
Appalachian Mountains
Document that surrendered the 13 colonies from the British
Treaty of Paris
Mountain range closest to us
Rocky Mountains