Freedom in the US

When did the first waves of emigration to North America start?

• Sixteenth century

• Seventeenth century

• Eighteenth century

• Nineteenth century

Why did these people decide to flee Europe? (2 reasons)

True or false: although the settlers had religious freedom, they were under British rule.

• True

• False

Why were the settlers unhappy about being under British rule? (3 reasons)

What is the name of the famous political protest that took place in December 1773?

• The New York Tea Party

• The Plymouth Tea Party

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Philadelphia Tea Party

This act of defiance rallied American patriots across the 13 colonies to fight for ...

When did the American Revolutionary War start and when did it end?

Something very important happened on July 4, 1776. What was it?

• The British decided to give the 13 colonies their independence.

• The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the delegates of the thirteen colonies.

• George Washington was elected the first president of the USA.

Many people said America was the land of the free. But, can you give three paradoxes.

Andrew Jackson was president from 1829 to ...