3.1 & 3.2
What did Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys capture from the British?
Fort Ticonderoga
England surrendered after what battle?
Battle of Yorktown
Members of the _____ met to discuss the form of government in America.
Constitutional Convention
the people
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
On Christmas night, Washington and his men crossed what river to capture the Trenton?
Delaware River
Who helped the British secure fort in the Northwest Territory?
George Rodgers Clark
What was America's first plan for government?
Articles of Confederation
What is the name of the highest court in the US?
Supreme Court
Who is known as the "fighting parson" and used paper from hymnals to defend his town from the British?
James Caldwell
Who spied for the Continental army?
Nathan Hale
In what treaty did England give up its 13 colonies?
Treaty of Paris
What is the highest law of government for the US today?
The Constitution
What is the number of representatives each state has in the House of Representatives?
Depends on the state
The list sent to King George III of changes needed for peace between England and the colonies.
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
In what year did Britain surrender, ending the American War for Independence?
1781
Who is remembered as "the father of the Constitution?"
James Madison
Congress is made up of what 2 houses?
Senate and House of Representatives
Where were the Hessian soldiers from?
They were German
What battle is remembered as the great turning point in the War for Independence?
Battle of Saratoga
Who was captain of the Bonhomme Richard?
John Paul Jones
In what year was the Constitution adopted?
1787
List the 3 first US presidents in order.
Washington, Adams, Jefferson