Early Exploreres
Major civilization that was in Mexico
Aztec
This document announced our seperation from Great Britain
The Declaration of Independence
What were the first two primary colonies that started in America?
Jamestown and Plymouth
Who famously rode to warn that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
How many children does Mr. White Have?
2 boys
Famous for not knowing where he was going
Christopher Columbus
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What term describes the journey of Slaves to the Americas?
The Middle Passage
What treaty ended the war in 1783?
Treaty of Paris
Mr. White's favorite sports team
Denver Broncos
Spanish Solider who conquered the New World
Conquistador
What document served as the first constitution of the United States?
Articles of Confederation
Name the trade route between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Triangular Trade
What group of soldiers were hired by the British to fight during the war?
Hessians
Mr. White has been teacing for this many years?
10 years
This country paid for Columbus travel
Spain
Which founding father invented the lightning rod?
Benjamin Franklin
What event in 1692 involved trials over accusations of witchcraft?
Salem Witch Trials
Where did the British surrender to end the war?
Yorktown
Mr. White eats lunch with?
Mrs. Soup, Mr. Oetken
What crop saved Jamestown’s economy?
Tobacco
What was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony?
Mayflower Compact
This was the primary occupation of the earliest colonists?
Farming
At what battle did George Washington surprise the Hessians the day after Christmas?
Trenton
What sport did Mr. White play all through High School
Swimming