The New World
Christopher Columbus
What country did many of the people who lived in the colonies originally come from?
Great Britain.
What is a representative?
Someone elected to represent a larger group of people.
Were the Minutemen trained soldiers?
No.
13.
Who were the first people to live in North America?
Native Americans
Who was in charge of the 13 colonies?
Did everyone agree on what should be done to solve the problems with the King?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
An official document telling the King we no longer wanted to be a part of Britain.
Who was Betsy Ross?
A seamstress who made the first flag
How many original colonies were there before we had 13?
3
What are taxes?
Extra money people have to pay when they buy things.
Nobody knows
What were two important roles George Washington played in our history?
The commander in chief, the first President of the United States.
How did George Washington help win the Revolutionary War?
He trapped the Redcoats by land and sea and they surrendered.
What holiday do we celebrate because of the Pilgrims?
Thanksgiving.
What did the colonists do to revolt against taxes?
The Boston Tea Party.
What was the nickname of the British soldiers?
The Redcoats
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?
It was the day we declared our independence.
What kind of weather did Washington and his troops have to go through when they crossed the Delaware river?
Very cold, snow storm
Why is Roanoke Island also called "The Lost Colony"?
They mysteriously went missing, we dont know what happened to them.
What did King George do after the Boston Tea Party?
Closed the port in Boston, and said the colonists would not receive any more goods.
Minutemen.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was George Washingtons wife named?
Martha Washington