famous people in this time
The General of the Continental Army, and later known as the first president after the constitution.
Who is George Washington?
5 colonists were killed in the boston streets after throwing rocks at a group of british soldiers
The boston massacre
This hall is where John Hancock, and the rest of the Continental Congress, famously signed their names to the Declaration of Independence.
What is Independence (or Liberty) Hall?
The first form of laws in the U.S.
the articles of confederation
Thomas Jefferson was the _____ president of the United States of America?
What is the 3rd president?
This person wrote the pamphlet "Common Sense" the pamphlet that showed the colonists what the king is taking from them
Who is Thomas Paine
the final battle against the british that made them fly the white flag
the battle of yorktown
This New England city hosted a tea party that played a huge role in the Revolutionary War.
What is Boston?
the second and most recent set of laws we still use today
the U.S constitution
Thomas Jefferson wrote this document which was the framework for the American Revolution.
What is The Declaration of Independence?
This person was the creator of the U.S declaration of independence
who is Thomas Jefferson
Benedict Arnold led the overtaking of this fort.
What is Fort Ticonderoga?
The Continental Congress met in this city.
What is Philadelphia?
the article that tells the king that we are becoming independent from his rule
the declaration of independence
Thomas Jefferson founded this type of institute for higher learning.
What is a university? (The University of Virginia)
This philosopher believed that everyone was born with natural rights someone cannot take away
John Locke
boston massacre trial
In 1777 Betsy Ross was paid a large sum of money to sew American flags in this colony.
What is Pennsylvania?
a pamphlet made by thomas Paine that told people all of the things the king is taking away from the colonists
common sense
States or Federal Rights: Thomas Jefferson favored which one?
What is States Rights.
The first secretary of the U.S treasury who eventually had a musical made about his life
Who is Alexander Hamilton
a group of radicalist patriots dump precious british cargo into the sea
the boston tea party
In 1789, the British surrendered to French & American armies on what battlefield?
What is Yorktown?
the agreement that said the french would help out the colonists in our revolution
The french treaty
Ironically, Thomas Jefferson, and his friend and fellow former president John Adams, both died on this date.
What is July 4th (1826)?