11 American Revolution & New Nation

Who was Benjamin Franklin?

An American inventor, politician, printer, and government thinker.

Name three inventions associated with Benjamin Franklin in the guide.

Lightning rod, bifocals, and Franklin stove.

What did Benjamin Franklin publish yearly?

Poor Richard's Almanack.

What happened at the Boston Tea Party in 1773?

Colonists protesting British taxation destroyed a major shipment of tea.

When did the Revolutionary War begin?

April 19, 1775.

What battle began the Revolutionary War according to the guide?

The Battle of Lexington and Concord.

Who warned that the British were coming before Lexington and Concord?

Paul Revere.

Who said 'Give me liberty or give me death!'?

Patrick Henry.

Who was Nathan Hale?

An American spy caught and hanged by the British during the Revolutionary War.

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

July 4, 1776.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson.

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed according to the Digital Round section?

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why did the signers want the Declaration of Independence?

They wanted independence from British rule.

What is the Constitution of the United States?

The supreme law that sets up the structure and rules of the U.S. government.

When was the Constitution completed according to the Digital Round section?

September 17, 1787.

Who does the Digital Round section say wrote the Constitution?

James Madison.

What are the three branches established by the Constitution?

Legislative, executive, and judicial.

What is the Bill of Rights?

The first ten amendments to the Constitution.

When was the Bill of Rights added?

1791.

What does the Bill of Rights do?

Guarantees personal freedoms and rights and limits the U.S. government.

Who designed plans for Washington, D.C.?

Pierre L'Enfant.