Colonial Period And Independence Flashcards

1
Q

What is one reason colonists came to America

A

.Freedom

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2
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Who live in America before the Europeans 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
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Why did the colonists figth to British

A

Because they didn’t have self-government

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5
Q

Who wrote the declaration of independence

A

Thomas Jefferson

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6
Q

Whens was the declaration of independence adopted

A

July 4,1776

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7
Q

There were 13 original states. Name three

A

.New York
.Delaware
.Georgia

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8
Q

What happened at the constitutional convention

A

The founding fathers wrote the constitution

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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 writers

A

James Madison

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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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