People
An Italian explorer who discovered a New World while trying to find a new route to Asia for the King of Spain.
Christopher Columbus
Sparked by Columbus's discovery of the New World. This countries main focus was on South/Central America. Inspired by the 'Three G's"
Spanish Exploration/Colonization
Described in the Declaration of Independence and addressed in the Constitution. Complaints.
Grievances
First English colony in the New World. Included Jamestown and had a big focus on tobacco.
Virginia Colony
How many dogs do I have?
2
A group of people who left England because of persecution. They believed in total equality and would not bow down to anyone (even the King). Settled in the Pennsylvania colony.
Quakers
When citizens in Massachusetts had had enough of British taxation, dressed up as Native Americans, and engaged in this famous act of civil disobedience.
Boston Tea Party
The sharing of powers between different levels of government.
Federalism
Established by James Oglethorpe as a colony for debtors.
Georgia Colony
What is my room number? (The room we are in right now)
212
Founder of the colony of Connecticut after fighting with Puritan leaders in Massachusetts.
Thomas Hooker
Turning point of the American Revolution. As a result, France gave colonists the support they needed to defeat the British.
Battle of Saratoga
The first example of self government in the New World. Created by Pilgrims as they realized they would not end up in Virginia as planned.
Mayflower Compact
Established by Roger Williams and Anne Hutchins after a disagreement with the Puritans in Massachusetts about separation of church and state.
Rhode Island colony
Where was my college located? (What city?)
Bonus points if you can name the school
New York City
The King's College
Wife of the second president. Well known for her letters giving advice to her husband.
Abigail Adams
This law was passed as a result of the Boston Tea Party and included things like the forced quartering of troops and the closure of the port of Boston.
Intolerable Acts
Idea established by the Great Comprise, meaning that our Congress would be split into two chambers - The House of Representatives and the Senate.
Bi-cameral
Region of colonies known for their fertile soil and plantation systems.
Southern Colonies
What foreign language did I take in high school?
French
English philosopher whose "Second Treatise on Government" inspired Thomas Jefferson's writings in the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke
When men like James Madison and George Washington met in Philadelphia in 1787 to discuss the Articles of Confederation.
Constitutional Convention
Created while America was under the Articles of Confederation. This was a planned path for statehood for territories.
Northwest Ordinance
Started as a Dutch trading post before being taken over.
New York Colony
What was my job before I became a teacher?
Legislative Aide for the Speaker Pro Tem at the Ohio House of Representatives