Dusting Off the Vocabulary!
Important Figures
GASP! MATH!
All about Independence (and Declarations)
100

This word means being free from someone. There is an entire Declaration of it. 

What is Independence? 

100

This Virginian person was the main person who was in charge of writing the Declaration of Independence! 

Who was "Thomas Jefferson?"

(Shout outs to the other people like John Adams and Benjamin Franklin who also were there!) 

100

Turn 2 1/2 into an Improper Fraction!

What is "5/2?" 

100

Which one of these phrases was in the Declaration of Independence:

A. Solidarity, Trust, Friendship 

B. Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 

C. Perchance, Inquisitive, Ingenuity. 

What is Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness? 

(These are what should be promised to individuals). 

200

These people wanted to move to the Colonies for Religious purposes. These also are the names of some Oats. 

Who are the Quakers? 

200

Originally a follower of Britain, his wife and him exchanged letters that lead to him being a key figure of the Revolution. 

Who was "John Adams?"

200

Without a visual model, write in words how do you solve for: 


Multiplying a Fraction by a Fraction.

What is "Multiply Straight Across?"

(Multiply the Numerators, the Denominators, and then simplify) 

200
True or False: If we do not like the current government, we cannot do anything about it. We cannot change it. 

What is False?

(We can!) 

300

This Word Best Describes How the British Ruled the Colonies: 

A. A Utopia (Aka, A Paradise!) 

B. A Tyranny (Aka, Unfair rule and law) 

C. Fairly 

What is "A Tyranny?"

(Aka, Ruling with unfair power, laws, and control) 

300

This guy has an impressive Resume: 

*He was the President of the Second Continental Congress

*He Not only had the First Signature on the Declaration of Independence, but he had the Largest!

*He also was a member of the Sons of Liberty

Who was "John Hancock?"

300

Alex and his 4 friends want to share 2 chocolate bars. Write a Fraction that would represent sharing the chocolate bars with his friends.

What is "2/5"


Because you have 2 candy bars, and dividing it (aka sharing it) with 5 people!

Therefore, 2 divided by 5! 

300

The Declaration of Independence was written about the bad actions of the....

Who are "The British?"

400

This Meeting was huge for the Revolution:
* The Declaration of Independence was drafted and written  

*War Strategies were discussed (Like the Battles of Bunker Hill) 

* An Olive Branch Petition was Made in an attempt for peace with Britain (but failed) 

What is "The Second Continental Congress?" 

400

The biggest traitor in US history, he sold out Patriot information for Money. 

Who was "Benedict Arnold?"

400

Solve this question 

2/4 + 5/2 = ? 


What is 12/4, 6/2, OR 3? 

(We Find a Common Denominator when we add or subtract because we are merely adding pieces of the Same Size! 

We don't need to when we multiply and Spoilers Divide because MULTIPLICATION IS SCALING! WOOOOOOO! We want to change the size of the pieces)

400

These describe what kind of measurement we are using! 

What are "Units?" 

500

These were the people who were very loyal to Britain and wanted them to continue ruling the colonies. 

Who were "The Loyalists?"

(Roo Ha ha, Go Britain!) 

500
A Patriot Spy who said "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." 

Who was "Nathan Hale?" 

500

Multiply: 


2 1/3 times 4/5 = ? 

What is 28/15?

500

If 4 quarts = 1 Gallon 

  28 quarts = ? Gallons? 

What is "7 Gallons?" 


Remember, when going from small units (quarts) to large units (gallons), we Divide! 

28/4 = 7