Abeles_ULS-Fighting For Freedom_PreKnowledge

What was life like in the colonies in the 1700s?

• The colonists had the right to choose who lives in their homes

• The king made the laws

What freedoms did the colonists have in the 1700s?

• The right to vote for leaders

• The right to do what The King's rules.

What right do we have today that the colonists did not have in the 1700s?

• The right to not abide by The King rulings

• The right to free speech

What did the colonists have to give soldiers in the 1700s?

• A place to sleep and food to eat

• Medical supplies and transportation

What did the king of Great Britain forbid the colonists from doing in the 1700s?

• Having meetings and talking about problems

• Feed soldiers

What did some colonists write in response to the king's laws in the 1700s?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What did the colonists fight for in the 1700s?

• Their rights and freedom

• Independence from France

• Trade routes and resources

• Expansion of their territory

What did Sara do to help in her community?

• Planted trees in a park

• Gave food to a food pantry

What did the colonists achieve as a result of their fight for freedom?

• The colonies remained under British rule

• The United States of America became its own country

What is the significance of the year 1776 in American history?

• The year the Declaration of Independence was signed

• The year the Bill of Rights was ratified