61-70 Flashcards
1
Q
why did the colonists fight the british
A
because of high taxes
because the british army stayed in their homes
because they didnt have self government
2
Q
who wrote the declaration of independence
A
thomas jefferson
3
Q
when was the declaration of independence adopted
A
july 4 1776
4
Q
there were 13 original states
name three of them
A
new hampshire
new jersey
new york
5
Q
what happened at the constitutional comvention
A
the constitution was written
the founding fathers wrote the constitution
6
Q
when was the constitution written
A
1787
7
Q
the federalist papers supported the passage of the consitution
name **one* of them
A
john jay
8
Q
what is one thing benjamin franklin is famous for
A
us diplomat
9
Q
who is the father of our country
A
george washington
10
Q
who is the first president
A
george washington
