Colonies
How many original colonies were there?
13
Paying for this war was a major reason why King George wanted the colonists to pay extra taxes
The French and Indian War/7 Years War
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Which branch makes the laws?
Legislative Branch (Congress).
How many ammendments were in the original Bill of Rights?
10
Who was our first president?
George Washington
Which colony was named for Queen Elizabeth?
Virginia
What did colonists dress as while they dumped British tea into the Boston Harbor?
Indians
What river did George Washington cross on Christmas night for a surprise attack?
The Delaware River.
The President is part of this branch
Executive Branch.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
First Amendment.
What happened on July 4, 1776?
Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Which colony was founded by William Penn as a place for religious freedom?
Pennsylvania.
What slogan did colonists use to protest unfair taxes?
“No taxation without representation!”
Which country became America’s most important ally during the war?
France.
Which branch decides what the laws mean?
Judicial Branch.
This document includes the first 10 amendments that protect people’s freedoms.
The Bill of Rights
In Salem, many people were falsely accused of being this
a witch
Southern colonies relied on these large farms to grow cash crops like tobacco and rice.
Plantations.
What event in 1770 increased tensions when British soldiers fired into a crowd in Boston?
The Boston Massacre.
This was the final major battle of the Revolutionary War, forcing Britain to surrender.
The Battle of Yorktown.
The Senate and House of Representatives belong to which branch?
Legislative Branch.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
To protect people’s individual freedoms from government power.
This famous document begins with the words “We the People.”
What is the U.S. Constitution?
What was the first successful English colony in North America under John Smith?
Jamestown
Who rode from Boston to Lexington and Concord warning that the "British were coming!"
Paul Revere
This man from France helped train American troops and became like a son to Washington.
Marquis de Lafayette.
What is the highest court in the United States?
The Supreme Court.
What does amendment mean?
An amendment is a change or addition made to a law or document.
The three branches of government were created to prevent what from happening?
What is one person or group getting too much power?