Colonial Period And Independence Flashcards
What is one reason colonists came to America?
freedom, economic opportunity, escape persecution
Who live in America before Europeans arrived?
Native Americans
What group of people was taken to America and sold as slaves?
Africans
Why did the colonists fight the British?
no self government, high taxes, army staying in houses
Who wrote declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4 1776
There were 13 original states. Name Three.
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York
What happened at the Constitutional Convention?
Constitution was written
When was Constitution written?
1787
The Federalist papers supported the passing of the constitution. Name one of the writers.
Alexander Hamilton
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
US diplomat, started first free libraries
Who is the father of our country?
George Washington
Who was the first President?
George Washington
