Colonial Period And Independence Flashcards

1
Q

What is one reason colonists came to America?

A

Political liberty
Religious freedom

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2
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Who lived in America before the Europians arrived?

A

Native Americans

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3
Q

What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?

A

Africans

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4
Q

Why did the colonists fight the British?

A

Because of high taxes/taxation without representation

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5
Q

Who wrote the declaration of independence?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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6
Q

When was the declaration of independence adopted?

A

July 4, 1776

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7
Q

Name 3 of the 13 origional states

A

New York
New Jersey
Georgia

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8
Q

What happened at the Constitutional Convention?

A

The Constitution was written

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9
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When was the Constitution written?

A

1787

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10
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.

A

Alexander Hamilton

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11
Q

What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?

A

U.S. diplomat

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12
Q

Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

A

George Washington

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13
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Who was the first president?

A

George Washington

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