Early Humans
On what continent did humans originally come from?
Africa
Name 3 things that were taxed
Examples: paper, paint, glass, tea, sugar, stamps, lead
What was the Boston Tea Party?
A group of colonists dressed up like Native Americans. They boarded a British Ship and dumped over $1,000,000 dollars worth of tea overboard.
What is Freedom of Religion?
The Government cannot stop us from practicing our religion
What is the capital of Hawaii?
Honolulu
How did the early humans get their food?
Hunting and Gathering
What was the Boston Massacre
An angry mob of colonists ganged up on a group of British soldiers. In the confusion, the soldiers fired, killing 5.
Who was the General of the American Colonist's Army?
George Washington!
What is Freedom of Speech?
We are allowed to speak our opinion and the government cannot stop us from doing so
What are the capitals of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin?
Springfield, Des Moines, Madison
What were the homes of the early humans like
Teepees, caves, small huts
Why did the colonists hate the British taxes?
They couldn't vote on the taxes, they had no say.
"No taxation without representation"
Why was the Battle of Yorktown important?
It was the last battle of the American Revolution. After the battle, America was born!
What is freedom of petition?
Submitting a written, signed document to the government requesting a change
What are the capitals of Wyoming, New York, Rhode Island, and Florida?
Cheyenne, Albany, Providence, Tallahassee
How did the creation of farming change how the early humans lived?
Humans used to migrate and move from place to place for their food. With farming, humans could stay in one place and build towns.
What was the Proclamation of 1763?
A line drawn down the middle of the Appalachian Mountains. Colonists were to live on one side and the Native Americans on the other. Neither side was allowed to cross the line.
Who fired first at the Battle of Lexington (At the start of the Revolution) The British or the Colonists?
Trick Question - We don't know who fired first!
What is freedom of the press and freedom of assembly?
Freedom of the press: The right to report on the news
Freedom of assembly: The right to protest
What are the capitals of Washington, Oregon, Alabama, Connecticut, and North Dakota?
Olympia, Salem, Montgomery, Hartford, and Bismarck