United States Independence and Colonial Period
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Citizenship Program Objective
Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to a place where you belong.
Our main objective for this program and course is to enhance your learning progression and expand your understanding of the United States history. We will introduce key concepts that will assist you in preparing to succeed and preparing you to pass your Citizenship test.
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- Purpose: Review 100 questions from the Civics Test for Citizenship
- Schedule: Tuesday's and Thursday's 5:30pm-6:30pm
Class does not cover application process or interview
Course Overview
Today's course will focus on helping you understand the United States Independence and Colonial Period to help you prepare to pass the Citizenship test.
Learning Topics
- Colonial America
- America before the Europeans arrived
- Groups of people that are from Africa
- Motive for the colonists fighting the British
- Declaration of Independence
- 13 original states of the United States
United States Independence and Colonial Period
Question 58
Why did the Colonist come to America?
Colonists from England sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the American Colonies in the 1600s and 1700s.
Reasons the colonists wanted to come to America? Freedom Political Liberty Religious Freedom Economic Opportunity Escape Persecution
Why did the colonists come to America?
Question 59
Who lived in America before European Settlers?
Great American Indian tribes lived in America at the time the Pilgrims arrived (1620). Native Americans taught the Pilgrims important skills such as how to farm and grow crops. Relations became tense and different perspectives developed as more people arrived. Eventually, the settlers defeated the Native Americans and expanded the newly founded country.
American Indians / Native Americans
Indiginous People of America
American Indian Tribes
Cherokee Navajo Sioux Chippewa Choctaw Pueblo
Apache Seminole Cheyenne Hopi Mohegan Lakota
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Question 60
Who came from Africa and worked in the Colonies?
Slavery was present in all colonies, but the South's farming economy relied heavily on it. Most worked in the fields, but some served in homes as manservants, maids, cooks and nannies. Africans would become the victims on the transatlantic slavery trade.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Question 60
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Question 61
Why did the colonists fight the British?
- Because of high taxes (Political Slogan: "No taxation without representation")
- The British army stayed in the colonist's homes (Boarding or Quartering Act)
- Because they didn't have a self-government
Declaration of Independence
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Question 62
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson is credited for writing the Declaration of Independence
Question 63
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Question 8
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced the Colonies independence from Great Britain
Question 8
Question 9
What are the rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
- Life
- Liberty
- Pursuit of Happiness
Question 9
Rights from the Declaration of Independence?
- Life
- Liberty
- Pursuit of Happiness
Question 64
13 Colonies
The 13 colonies were a group of settlements that became the original states of the United States of America. Nearly all the colonies were founded by the English, and all were located along the East Coast of North America. In 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. The Names of the colonies were Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
Question 64
Click on the names of States that were a part of the 13 colonies
Check
States
Colonial
New York
North Dakota
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Florida
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
California
Alabama
Delaware
Arizona
Connecticut
Question 68
Who is Benjamin Franklin and why is he famous?
- United States diplomat
- Oldest member of the Constitutional Convention
- First Postmaster General of the United States
- Writer of "Poor Richard's Almanac"
- Started the first free libraries
Question 68
Question 69
Who is the "Father of Our Country"
George Washington
Question 70
Who was the first President of the U.S
George Washington
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New York
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
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United States Independence and Colonial Period
Develop your potential with our course.
Start
Citizenship Program Objective
Citizenship is the chance to make a difference to a place where you belong.
Our main objective for this program and course is to enhance your learning progression and expand your understanding of the United States history. We will introduce key concepts that will assist you in preparing to succeed and preparing you to pass your Citizenship test.
Details About Citizenship Class
Class does not cover application process or interview
Course Overview
Today's course will focus on helping you understand the United States Independence and Colonial Period to help you prepare to pass the Citizenship test.
Learning Topics
United States Independence and Colonial Period
Question 58
Why did the Colonist come to America?
Colonists from England sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to the American Colonies in the 1600s and 1700s.
Reasons the colonists wanted to come to America? Freedom Political Liberty Religious Freedom Economic Opportunity Escape Persecution
Why did the colonists come to America?
Question 59
Who lived in America before European Settlers?
Great American Indian tribes lived in America at the time the Pilgrims arrived (1620). Native Americans taught the Pilgrims important skills such as how to farm and grow crops. Relations became tense and different perspectives developed as more people arrived. Eventually, the settlers defeated the Native Americans and expanded the newly founded country.
American Indians / Native Americans
Indiginous People of America
American Indian Tribes
Cherokee Navajo Sioux Chippewa Choctaw Pueblo
Apache Seminole Cheyenne Hopi Mohegan Lakota
Click Here
Click here
Question 60
Who came from Africa and worked in the Colonies?
Slavery was present in all colonies, but the South's farming economy relied heavily on it. Most worked in the fields, but some served in homes as manservants, maids, cooks and nannies. Africans would become the victims on the transatlantic slavery trade.
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Question 60
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Question 61
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Declaration of Independence
Why did the colonists fight the British?
Question 62
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson is credited for writing the Declaration of Independence
Question 63
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4th, 1776
Question 8
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Announced the Colonies independence from Great Britain
Question 8
Question 9
What are the rights outlined in the Declaration of Independence?
Question 9
Rights from the Declaration of Independence?
Question 64
13 Colonies
The 13 colonies were a group of settlements that became the original states of the United States of America. Nearly all the colonies were founded by the English, and all were located along the East Coast of North America. In 1776, the 13 colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. The Names of the colonies were Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia
Question 64
Click on the names of States that were a part of the 13 colonies
Check
States
Colonial
New York
North Dakota
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Florida
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
California
Alabama
Delaware
Arizona
Connecticut
Question 68
Who is Benjamin Franklin and why is he famous?
Question 68
Question 69
Who is the "Father of Our Country"
George Washington
Question 70
Who was the first President of the U.S
George Washington
Review of United States Independence and Colonial Period
Learning Course completed!
Close
New York
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut