Multiple Choice
Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured _________ from the British.
Fort Ticonderoga
President
The Hessians were FRENCH soldiers hired by England to fight against the colonists.
False - German
In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.
True
The main author of the Declaration of Independence was/
Thomas Jefferson
Congress
Legislative Branch
The first person to sign the Declaration of Independence was NATHAN HALE.
False - John Hancock
In what year was the Constitution of the United States adopted?
1787
North America is the largest continent.
False - Asia
On Christmas night, Washington and his men crossed the _____ to capture Trenton?
Delaware River
The BATTLE OF SARATOGA is remembered as a great turning point in the War for Independence.
True
Who is remembered as the "Father of the Constitution"?
James Madison
Name the two mountain ranges in the United States.
Appalachian and Rocky Mountains
After the Battle of ________, England surrendered.
Yorktown
Lower Courts
CABINET is made up of two house: the Senate and the House of Representatives.
False - Congress
List the first three presidents of the United States, in order.
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
False
In a constitutional republic, the government is run by representatives chosen by the __________?
people
Interprets laws
Judicial Branch
The first President to be inaugurated in Washington D.C., was GEORGE WASHINGTON.
False - Thomas Jefferson
Name the three branches of government.
Judicial, Legislative, Executive
Name the 13 colonies.
Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, PA, Rhode Island, South Carolina