Why did the colonists fight the Why did the colonists fight the British?British?

because of high taxesbecause of high taxes

What did the Declaration of What did the Declaration of Independence do?Independence do?

It said the United States is free.It said the United States is free.

What are 2 rights in the What are 2 rights in the Declaration of Independence?Declaration of Independence?

LifeLifelibertyliberty

When was the Declaration of When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?Independence adopted?

July 4th, 1776July 4th, 1776

When do we celebrate When do we celebrate Independence Day?Independence Day?

July 4thJuly 4th

Who wrote the Declaration of Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?Independence?

Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson

Who is the father of our Who is the father of our country?country?

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

Who was the first president?Who was the first president?

George WashingtonGeorge Washington

What does the Constitution do?What does the Constitution do?

It sets up the government.It sets up the government.

What happened at the What happened at the Constitutional Convention?Constitutional Convention?

The Constitution was written.The Constitution was written.

When was the Constitution When was the Constitution written?written?

17871787

What is one thing Benjamin What is one thing Benjamin Franklin is famous for?Franklin is famous for?

He started the first free He started the first free libraries.libraries.

The Federalist Papers supported the The Federalist Papers supported the passage of the U.S. Constitution. passage of the U.S. Constitution. Name one of the writers.Name one of the writers.

Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton