Knowledge 9: A New Nation: American Independence

Government: Is the government the group of people who makes decisions and laws for a larger group of people?

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Representatives: Are representatives the people we send to speak for us in the government?

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Spies: Do spies need to work quietly so the people they are watching don’t see them?

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Capital: Is Washington, D.C., the capital of Great Britain?

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President: Is the president of the United States a very important leader of our government?

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Justice: When people receive justice, does it mean they are treated unfairly or meanly?

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7. Symbols: Is a hamster a symbol of our country, the United States?

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8. Goods: Are goods things people buy, sell, and trade?

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9. Volunteers: Are volunteers people who are forced to do something?

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10.Equally: Were all people treated equally in the early United States?

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