Vocabulary
Colonial People
Cities, States, Countries
United States Documents
Potluck
100
What is the title of the person who is the leader of our country?
The President
100
Who was our first president?
George Washington
100
In what city was the Declaration of Independence s signed?
Philadelphia
100
This document was signed on July 4, 1776 and declared the colonies freedom from England.
The Declaration of Independence
100
What is the name of the war which was fought by the colonies to gain their independence?
American Revolution
200
What word means to choose by voting?
elect
200
Who invented bifocals?
Ben Franklin
200
What was the biggest city in the colonies in the early 1700's? (name the city AND state)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
200
This document describes the laws and and a plan for how the United States government works.
Constitution
200
DAILY DOUBLE
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph
300
What is the name of the document that explained why the colonies should be free from England?
Declaration of Independence
300
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
300
Which country taxed the colonies?
England
300
In 1791, this document was added to the Constitution. It listed our most important rights as Americans.
Bill of Rights
300
How long was the American Revolution?
6 years
400
What is the name of a book that comes out once a year?
almanac
400
Who took careful notes and is considered the father of the U. S. Constitution?
James Madison
400
In what city and state was Benjamin Franklin born?
Boston, Massachusetts
400
This documents starts with the words "we the people."
Constitution
400
Name the three branches of government.
President (executive)
Congress (legislative)
Supreme Court (judicial)
500
What word means to settle an argument by each side giving up some of its demands?
compromise
500
During the writing of the Constitution, who suggested that our government have three branches or parts?
James Madison
500
George Washington rode to this city for a special ceremony to become president.
New York City
500
Where could you find advice such as "A penny saved is a penny earned" or "Lost time is never found again".
Poor Richard's Almanac
500
How many delegates adopted and signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776?
56