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Why did the colonists fight the British?
Why did the colonists fight the British?
- To establish a monarchy in America
- To support British rule in the colonies
- To protest against high taxes imposed without representation (correct)
- To gain independence for Native Americans
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
- (Thomas) Jefferson (correct)
- George Washington
- Benjamin Franklin
- James Madison
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?
- Serving as a U.S. diplomat (correct)
- Signing the Treaty of Paris
- Inventing the telephone
- Being the first President of the United States
Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?
Who is known as the 'Father of Our Country'?
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
What territory did the United States buy from France in 1803?
What is one right that only United States citizens have?
What is one right that only United States citizens have?
What is one promise made by individuals when they become United States citizens?
What is one promise made by individuals when they become United States citizens?
What age must citizens be to vote for the President of the United States?
What age must citizens be to vote for the President of the United States?
When is the deadline to send in federal income tax forms?
When is the deadline to send in federal income tax forms?
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
When must all men register for the Selective Service?
What was the main reason for the colonists to come to America?
What was the main reason for the colonists to come to America?
Who were the original inhabitants of America before Europeans arrived?
Who were the original inhabitants of America before Europeans arrived?
What led to the U.S. Civil War?
What led to the U.S. Civil War?
Which document proclaimed the freedom of slaves in the United States?
Which document proclaimed the freedom of slaves in the United States?
Who was known as one of the authors of the Federalist Papers that supported the U.S. Constitution?
Who was known as one of the authors of the Federalist Papers that supported the U.S. Constitution?
