Pocahontas
discovered America.
Christopher Columbus
Indian friend to the Pilgrims; taught them how to plant and grow corn
Squanto
first President of the new United States of America.
George Washington
Commander of the Confederate troops during the Civil War
Robert E. Lee
the 16th president of the United States of America
Abraham Lincoln
what happened to John Smith while he was sailing to the New World?
He was locked up on the bottom of the ship
founder of the state of Pennsylvania
William Penn
married the girl who laughed at the way he carried bread
wrote the first American school textbook
Noah Webster
led the Union troops during the Civil War and later became President
Ulysses S. Grant
What was Pochahontas' English name?
Rebecca
what religion was William Penn?
A Quaker
wrote the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
what was Daniel Boone?
a pioneer
why was Clara Barton called "Angel of the Battlefield?"
because she helped wounded soldiers
What title did the King and Queen give to Christopher Columbus?
Admiral of the Ocean Seas
What did Squanto tell the Pilgrim's to put into the soil to help their crops grow?
Fish
Benjamin Franklin helped to start the first what?
Fire Department
What was the name of Robert E. Lee's faithful horse?
Traveler
What is significant about Appotamax, Virginia
that is where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at the end of the Civil War
How did John Smith get badly burned one night?
His gunpowder bag exploder while he was sleeping
name 2 things we know about Miles Standish's appearance
He was short and had red hair
What were the meetings called when men met together to try and decide what to do about British taxes and rule?
Continental Congress
What was the name of the new settlement that was named in honor of Daniel Boone (their leader?)
Boonesborough
What group was started because of Clara Barton?
The American Red Cross