Social Studies: A New Country is Born

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Who is the leader of the United States?

President

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What is settling an argumentby agreeing that each

side will give up some demands?

Compromise

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Name a contribution of BenjaminFranklin

Discovered electricity, Created the first lending library,

Invented the Franklin Stove, Invented bifocals, Created

The first volunteer fire company

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This man led soldiers at ValleyForge in a battle

George Washington

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What is the plan of governmentthat explains the different

parts of the government andhow it works?

Constitution

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What was the biggest, busiestcity in the early 1700’s in the

colonies?

Philadelphia

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Who invented bifocal glasses?

Benjamin Franklin

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The signing of this document made our country free and made

most Americans very happy

Declaration of Independence

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This man published a newspapercalled the Pennsylvania Gazzette

Benjamin Franklin

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This man led our country’s armyduring the American Revolution

George Washington

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To choose by voting

elect

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The part of the governmentthat makes laws for the country

Congress

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This war was fought by theAmerican colonies to end

English rule

American Revolution

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Money people pay to supportthe government

Tax

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A document that explains why theColonies decided to free themselves from England

Declaration of Independence

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The name of the home where George Washington lived

Mount Vernon

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My first job was at a printing press

Benjamin Franklin

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Who suggested a plan for three branches of government?

James Madison

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Benjamin Franklin started the first lending _________

library

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Who wrote the Declaration ofIndependence

Thomas Jefferson