Liberty's Kids - Episode 14 "The First Fourth of July"

Front

These were German soldiers hired by King George III.

Back

Hessians

Front

Which country does George Washington hope will help the Patriots?

Back

France

Front

Who tries to kidnap James?

Back

Blacksmith

Front

Who do they choose to write the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who do James and Sarah ride to the congressional meeting?

Back

John Witherspoon

Front

What did they do with Thomas Jefferson's original Declaration of Independence?

Back

They made a lot of changes.

Front

__________ was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Back

John Hancock

Front

In order to approve the Declaration of Independence, the vote of the delegates needs to be ______________.

Back

unanimous (fully in agreement)

Front

What was the day the Continental Congress actually VOTED for Independence?

Back

July 2, 1776

Front

What was the day the Continental Congress SIGNED the Declaration of Independence?

Back

July 4, 1776