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What was ONE reason colonists came to America?
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
What significant event took place at the Constitutional Convention?
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Who is the 'Father of Our Country'?
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Why did the colonists fought against the British?
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When was the Constitution written?
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There were 13 original states. Name THREE?
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Who is one of the authors of the Federalist Papers?
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What is ONE thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
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When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
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Who served as the First President of the United States?
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What group of people was forcibly brought to America to work as slaves?
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Study Notes
Reasons for Colonization
- Colonists sought religious freedom and the opportunity to escape persecution.
- Economic opportunities attracted many, providing a chance for a better life.
Indigenous Peoples
- American Indians and Native Americans inhabited the land prior to European arrival.
Enslavement
- Africans were forcibly taken to America and sold as slaves.
Colonial Resistance
- Colonists fought against the British due to high taxes without representation, quartering of troops, and lack of self-governance.
Declaration of Independence
- Authored by Thomas Jefferson.
- Adopted on July 4, 1776, marking the colonies' formal separation from Britain.
Original States
- There were 13 original states; examples include New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Constitutional Convention
- The Constitution was drafted by the Founding Fathers during this convention held in 1787.
The Federalist Papers
- Supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Key writers included James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
Benjamin Franklin
- Notable for his role as a U.S. diplomat, being the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, and founding the first free libraries.
George Washington
- Known as the "Father of Our Country" and served as the First President of the United States.
Reasons for Colonization
- Colonists sought religious freedom and the opportunity to escape persecution.
- Economic opportunities attracted many, providing a chance for a better life.
Indigenous Peoples
- American Indians and Native Americans inhabited the land prior to European arrival.
Enslavement
- Africans were forcibly taken to America and sold as slaves.
Colonial Resistance
- Colonists fought against the British due to high taxes without representation, quartering of troops, and lack of self-governance.
Declaration of Independence
- Authored by Thomas Jefferson.
- Adopted on July 4, 1776, marking the colonies' formal separation from Britain.
Original States
- There were 13 original states; examples include New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Virginia.
Constitutional Convention
- The Constitution was drafted by the Founding Fathers during this convention held in 1787.
The Federalist Papers
- Supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. Key writers included James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay.
Benjamin Franklin
- Notable for his role as a U.S. diplomat, being the oldest member of the Constitutional Convention, and founding the first free libraries.
George Washington
- Known as the "Father of Our Country" and served as the First President of the United States.
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Explore the key reasons behind colonization, the experiences of Indigenous peoples, and the events leading to the Declaration of Independence. This quiz covers the struggles for freedom, economic opportunities, and the early formation of the United States. Test your knowledge about the founding principles and figures of American history.
