This was built by George Washington to protect gas troops against a French attack

This was a French fort built where 3 rivers meet in 1754

This was originally Fort Duquesne but it was renamed when the English rebuilt it stronger than before

Why were the French and English fighting over the Ohio River Valley?

What is an area that is unsettled by people?

Who was the British general who was defeated and killed?

Who was the Native American chief who led tribes in attacking the western forts in 1763?

TRUE OR FALSE - The Walking Purchase ended peaceful times between the settlers and the Native Americans

The _______ ended peace between the settlers and the Native Americans. The Native Americans agreed to sell an area of land that covered as much land as man could walk in a day and a half. The tribe felt cheated bc the tribe felt they were cheated bc the settlers cleared a path before the walk took place.

TRUE OR FALSE - PA had to ask Virginia leaders to help fight for the Ohio River Valley bc the religious groups did not believe in fighting or war

TRUE OR FALSE - General Braddock lost to the French Army bc he was used to fighting in the forest/wilderness and the battle took place in open plains.

Choose the 2 nicknames for PA

refuse to buy or use items

people who move their home from one country to another country or colony

animal skins that are used to make clothing

How did fur trading help to settle the colony's wilderness?

a place where Native Americans could go to trade their pelts for weapons, tools, cloth and other items

TRUE OR FALSE - The French and Indian War happened because the French and English empires were fighting over land in western PA to trade fur, which was a huge money making business

a country that has many colonies and place under its control

a situation or condition that make something happen

the outcome of an action

TRUE OR FALSE - George Washington along with his small group of men and an Iroquois chief started a battle against the French that last 15 days that started the war when a French soldier escaped and share the news of the attack.

a large, natural field with no trees, Fort Necessity was built there by Washington's army

TRUE OR FALSE - The French and Indian War was a battle between the colonies of the British Empire and the French Empire, but only the British had support from the Native Americans.

led an army of almost 500 troops to stop the attacks by the Native Americans

tried to attack the French at Fort Duquesne but they had already burnt it and left the area

In 1755, along with Washington and a large army, tried to defeat the French and Fort Duquesne but he was shot and killed

a battle of between Colonel Bouquet and the English/Native Americans about 20 miles from Fort Pitt- it lasted all day and the English army won

Why did immigrants pour into PA? (pick 2)

Why did the Native American population in PA decrease? (pick 2)

TRUE OR FALSE - The 13 colonies united against England bc they believed the laws and taxes were fair but didn't like King George

$ that people pay for government services

a cruel, mean and nasty ruler

was appointed Commander-In-Chief of the American Continent; led troops in French and Indian War; defeated the English in the American Revolution at the battle of Trenton

the main author of the Declaration of Independence

Choose the 3 men that were chosen to write the Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson

one of Philadelphia's most famous citizens who gave Jefferson a lot of help and was on the 1st draft committee of the Declaration

56 leaders form 12 colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss their relationship with England and how to assert their rights

a written statement to declare the colonies independent and free from England, it was approved on July 4, 1776

second meeting in Philadelphia at the PA House (Independence Hall) in May 1775 where the leaders made the bold decision to break away from England

Choose ALL the reasons that the colonies had problems fighting the English in the war

the war fought between England and the American colonies from 1775-1783

TRUE OR FALSE - Washington defeated the English when he surprised them on Christmas Day bc he waited until the Delaware River froze

Choose the 3 place where the early battles of the Revolution were located

place that was 25 miles northwest of Philadelphia where Washington's troop's camp was located

Where was the site of the battle that was won by Washington on Christmas night

freed slave who fought at the Battle of Brandywine

freed slave that baked bread for the troops

owned a textile mill and supplied the army with uniforms

brought water to soldiers and took her husband's place at the cannon - also known as "Molly Pitcher"

Sewed, washed clothes and baked bread for her husband's unit

took her husband's place until she was wounded in the shoulder, also known as "Captain Molly"

daughter of Ben Franklin sho organized thousands of women to sew clothing for the troops

Created out nation's 1st flag with 13 stars and 13 stripes for each of the 13 colonies

TRUE OR FALSE - when you ratify something you give approval for it

What served as our 1st frame of government and was written by the leaders of congress in case we won the war against England?

What as the new plan of government that defines the branches of government and states the right of citizens; it was formed bc people were unhappy with the Articles of Confederation

meeting held in 1787 in Philadelphia to discuss changes to the Articles; Washington was elected the President of the Constitutional Convention

created what was called the Great Compromise which created a two-house legislature with a Senate and House of Representatives

represented PA at the convention and gave 173 speeches; he is called the "Penman of the Constitution"

created to make changes to the Constitution and granted freedom of speech, religion and safety

suggested a list of 12 ideas for the changes, or amendments, to our Constitution

TRUE OR FALSE - The major difference between the Virginia plan and the New Jersey Plan was the # of representatives each state would have

the # of representatives was based on states' population

the # of representatives was equal for each state

What were the 2 main problems with the Articles of Confederation?