Becoming America
What was the cause of the Boston Tea Party?
The King was taxing Americans without representation
Who was the King of Great Britain during the Revolutionary War?
King George III
What were the European countries that owned North America before the Revolutionary War?
Spain, Great Britain, France
Why did Benjamin Franklin invent the lightning rod?
To stop lightning from buildings and starting fires
What is a substitution for eggs when baking?
Applesauce
Why was the first shot of the Revolutionary War called "the shot heard around the world?"
It was the first people to stand up against a European ruling nation.
Who was the third president of the USA?
Thomas Jefferson
The French and Indian War was a smaller war that happened in a larger war called what?
The Seven Year War
How were most children educated in the colonies?
Large towns had schools but in smaller ones, they were homeschooled.
What Hands On Learning Stations did we do this Unit?
Baking, Logic Games, Chance Games, Writing Stories, Modeling Materials
How long did Lewis and Clark take to explore the Louisana Territory?
About 18 months
Who tried taking over Europe during the late 1700's?
Napoleon
Name at least 3 continents that Great Britain owned land on in 1770.
Europe, North America, South America, Asia
Who created the first public library, fire department, and home mail delivery system in the USA?
Benjamin Franklin
What time period have we studied this unit?
Pilgrims to French Revolution - 1550s to 1820s
What countries were involved with the American Revolutionary war? List at least 3.
France, Germany (Hessians), Spain, Britain, USA, Native Americans
What was George Washington's first job before his military career?
Surveying Land
Name at least 2 countries that fought a war to overthrow their ruling government.
USA, France, Mexico, Haiti, Greece
What was the primary food the poor French people ate?
2 pounds of french bread a day
What books is each class reading next unit?
Nellie the Brave: Cherokee Trail of Tears
What city did Thomas Jefferson want to buy from Napoleon?
New Orleans
What age did Mozart write his first composition?
4 years old
Where is Prussia?
Modern Day Germany, Poland, and Russia
Who acted as the doctor in an early colonial town?
The Barber
Summarize Romans 8:1-8
The flesh is sinful and is against the God. Unless we have the Holy Spirit in us, we are not able to do what God wants us to do.