Connecticut
Where in the U.S. in Connecticut?
-Southeast
-West Coast
-New England
New England
Why did the American colonists want to be free?
-They wanted local control
-They were being taxed and ruled by a government that they had no say about.
-They wanted their own king.
They were being taxed and ruled by a government that they had no say about.
How did the Philadelphia 76ers get their name?
-The Revolutionary War began in Philadelphia in 1776.
-George Washington was named President in 1776 in Philadelphia.
-The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.
Which continent is the largest?
-Africa
-Europe
-Asia
Asia
What is the largest city by population?
-Los Angeles
-Chicago
-New York City
New York City
Which body of water is near Connecticut?
-Lake Erie
-Long Island Sound
-Pacific Ocean
Long Island Sound
Why did the British tax the colonists?
-To flex their power.
-To pay a debt.
-To raise money for the king.
To pay a debt.
How did the Boston Celtics get their name?
-The original owner was Irish.
-They like the color green.
-Boston has a large Irish population.
Boston has a large Irish population.
What is the only continent that is also a country?
-Australia
-Antarctica
-North America
Australia
Which state has the largest population?
-Texas
-New York
-California
California
What is the capital of Connecticut?
-New Haven
-Hartford
-Bridgeport
Hartford
Who landed in Boston and warned the colonists that the British troops were coming?
-John Adams
-George Washington
-Paul Revere
Paul Revere
The New England Patriots are a football team. What is a patriot?
-Someone who dies for their country.
-Someone who fought in a war.
-Someone who is proud of their country.
Someone who is proud of their country.
Which ocean is the largest?
-Atlantic Ocean
-Southern Ocean
-Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Where was our first capital?
-Washington, D.C.
-Philadelphia
-Boston
Boston
What is the state nickname for Connecticut?
-The Constitution State
-The Evergreen State
-The Scholarly State
The Constitution State
What happened as a result of the Boston Tea Party?
-The war ended.
-Coffee became more popular in Boston.
-Britain took away a lot of powers from Massachusetts.
Britain took away a lot of powers from Massachusetts.
Which two teams share the same chant?
-New York Yankees and Baltimore Ravens
-Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Tigers
-Atlanta Braves and Florida State Seminoles
Atlanta Braves and Florida State Seminoles
What season is it right now in Australia?
-Fall
-Spring
-Summer
Fall
What separates east from west?
-The Mississippi River
-The Great Lakes
-The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch
What type of climate does Connecticut have?
-Temperate
-Arctic
-Tropical
Temperate
What year did the Revolutionary War end?
-1775
-1881
-1783
1783
Which team was named after the Great Lakes?
-San Jose Sharks
-Los Angeles Lakers
-Miami Marlins
Los Angeles Lakers
Which country is in 2 continents?
-China
-Russia
-Korea
Russia
What was the first permanent European settlement?
-Jamestown
-Roanoke Island
-St. Augustine
St. Augustine