73.
The colonists came to America for many reasons. Name one.
Freedom
Colonial Period and Independence
Study early American history from colonization through the Revolution and the founding of the nation.
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Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?★
American Indians
75.
What group of people was taken and sold as slaves?
Africans
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What war did the Americans fight to win independence from Britain?
American Revolution
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Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain.
High taxes
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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?★
Thomas Jefferson
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
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The American Revolution had many important events. Name one.
Battle of Bunker Hill
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There were 13 original states. Name five.
New Hampshire
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What founding document was written in 1787?
The Constitution
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The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.
James Madison
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Why were the Federalist Papers important?
They helped people understand the Constitution
85.
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things. Name one.
Founded the first free public libraries
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George Washington is famous for many things. Name one.★
Father of Our Country
87.
Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one.
Writer of the Declaration of Independence
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James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.
Father of the Constitution
89.
Alexander Hamilton is famous for many things. Name one.
First Secretary of the Treasury