U.S. History

The country that origionally controlled the American colonies was

Who put taxes on the goods shipped to the American colonies?

Because the colonists were angry about the taxes, they decided to dump the tea shipped from England into the harbor. This is known as the

What date did we declare our independence from England? This day is celebrated each year with fireworks.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence for our country?

The war the Americans fought with England and won was called

Who was named a hero during the war because he was a great leader? He became our first president.

The document which was written stating our freedom from English rule was called

Americans will never again have to claim what from England ever again?