US History review

Front

Why did the colonists leave England for a new land?

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Religious and political freedom

Front

How many original colonies were there?

Back

13

Front

What country was America trying to become independence from?

Back

England

Front

What war led to America becoming its own independent country?

Back

Revolutionary War

Front

The United States became an independent country in the year_____

Back

1776

Front

Who was the first president of the United States?

Back

George Washington

Front

What is the name for the group of men who are given credit for starting the United States?

Back

The Founding Fathers

Front

What document laid out the rules and laws for the United States?

Back

The Constitution

Front

Which Founding Father became the 3rd president of the United States?

Back

Thomas Jefferson