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A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin
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Franklin in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When was Benjamin Franklin
born?
January 17, 1706. Read
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2. What was The Pennsylvania Gazette?
It was the newspaper Ben Franklin published. Read
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3. Which
of the following was the name of the almanac published by Ben
Franklin?
a) American Almanack
b) Pennsylvania Almanack
c) Poor Richard's Almanack
d) United States Almanack
c) Poor Richard's Almanack. Read
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4. Which of the following did Ben Franklin
do?
a) Discover lightning was electricity by flying a kite and key
during a thunderstorm.
b) Become a lawyer and serve as a member of the Virginia House
of Burgesses.
c) Ride from Boston to Lexington to warn the American colonists
the British were coming.
d) Lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
a) Discover lightning was electricity by flying a kite and key
during a thunderstorm. Read
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5. Which of the following places did
Ben Franklin live?
a) Boston
b) Philadelphia
c) England
d) France
e) All of the above
e) All of the above. Read
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Colony: A territory separated from a ruling party
Tax: Money paid to a government
for its support
Delegate: A person designated to
act for or represent others
Independence: To be free
Treaty: Formal agreement between
two or more states with reference to peace, alliance, commerce,
or other international relations
Autobiography: A history of a person's
life written by that person
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Following Questions for Your FREE
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a. Name ONE of Benjamin Franklin's inventions.
Swimming paddles, lightning rod, Franklin stove, bifocals, and
a "long arm" to reach books. Read
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b. Name ONE of Benjamin Franklin's jobs.
Soap-and-candle shop worker, print shop worker for The New
England Courant, printer, public servant, postmaster, inventor,
scientist, statesman, and writer. Read
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c. Define ONE of the following:
The
New England Courant: James Franklin's newspaper
where Ben Franklin worked when he was twelve years old. Read
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Silence Dogood: The pen name Ben Franklin used when
he secretly wrote and submitted articles that were published in
his brother's newspaper, The New England Courant. Read
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The Pennsylvania Gazette: Ben Franklin's newspaper.
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Poor Richard's Almanack: The almanac published by Ben
Franklin. Read
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House of Commons: The lower house of the British Parliament.
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Stamp Act: A tax placed on the American colonies by
Britain in 1765. Read
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Continental Congress: The federal legislature of the
American colonies from 1774 to 1789. Read
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The Declaration of Independence: A document declaring
the American colonies independent from British rule. Read
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d. Use five of the words in Section
2 in a sentence.
Answers may vary. Read
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e. Have a parent or friend give you
a spelling test with EACH of the words in Section 2.
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A Picture Book of Patrick Henry
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Henry in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When was Patrick Henry born?
May 29, 1736. Read
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2. Which of the following did Patrick
Henry do?
a) Discover lightning was electricity by flying a kite and key
during a thunderstorm.
b) Become a lawyer and serve as a member of the Virginia House
of Burgesses.
c) Ride from Boston to Lexington to warn the American colonists
the British were coming.
d) Lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
b) Become a lawyer and serve as a member of the Virginia House
of Burgesses. Read
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3. In the 1760's and 1770's, the British
Parliament imposed taxes on the American colonies. Name ONE of
these taxes.
The Sugar Act (1764), the Stamp Act (1765), the Townshend Acts
(1767), and the Tea Act (1773). Read
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4. In 1774, Patrick Henry represented
Virginia at the First Continental Congress. Where did this Congress
convene?
a) Richmond
b) Boston
c) Philadelphia
d) Washington, D.C.
c) Philadelphia. Read
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5. When did the American Revolution
end?
The fighting of the American Revolution ended on October 19, 1781,
and the peace treaty was signed on September 3, 1783. Read
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6. What is the Bill of Rights?
The first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United States.
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Virginia House of Burgesses: First representative government
group in the American colonies; it met for the first time at Jamestown
on July 30, 1619
Stamp Act: In March, 1765, a law
passed by the British Parliament which taxed the American colonies
for printed materials, including newspapers and legal documents
French and Indian War: War fought
from 1754 to 1763 between Britain and France for American territory
with Native Americans fighting on both sides; it was one of four
wars making up the French and Indian Wars which included King
William's War (1689-1697), Queen Anne's War (1702-1713), and King
George's War (1744-1748)
Legislator: A member of a legislative
body; a person who makes laws
Delegate: A person who represents
others at a conference or political convention
Governor: The executive head of
a state in the United States
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Following Questions for Your FREE
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a. Name ONE of Patrick
Henry's jobs.
Country store clerk, store owner, farmer, lawyer, legislator,
delegate, and governor. Read
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b. What year was the Boston Tea Party?
1773. Read
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c. Use five of the words in Section
2 in a sentence.
Answers may vary. Read
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d. Have a parent or friend give you
a spelling test with EACH of the words in Section 2.
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French and Indian War (Social Studies for Kids)
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A Picture Book of Paul Revere
More Information at Paul
Revere in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer the
Following Questions:
1. When was Paul Revere born?
January 1, 1735. Read
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2. True or False: When Paul Revere was
born, Massachusetts was controlled by France.
False. Read
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3. Which group stated "No taxation without
representation?"
a) American colonists
b) British Redcoats
c) French and Indians
d) British Parliament
a) American colonists. Read
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4. Which of the following did Paul Revere
do?
a) Discover lightning was electricity by flying a kite and key
during a thunderstorm.
b) Become a lawyer and serve as a member of the Virginia House
of Burgesses.
c) Ride from Boston to Lexington to warn the American colonists
the British were coming.
d) Lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
c) Ride from Boston to Lexington to warn the American colonists
the British were coming. Read
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5. What did Paul Revere do after the
American Revolution?
a) He was elected the first President of the United States
b) He went back to work as a silversmith
c) He became the British Prime Minister
d) He was elected Governor of Virginia
b) He went back to work at a silversmith. Read
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Silversmith: A person who makes or repairs articles of
silver
Sons of Liberty: A society of Americans
who were against British rule in the colonies
Stamp Act: A tax on newspapers
and other printed matter passed by the British Parliament in March,
1765
Townshend Acts: Taxes on glass,
lead, paint, paper, and tea passed by the British Parliament in
June, 1767
Boston Massacre: On March 5, 1770,
a fight broke out in Boston between British soldiers and American
colonists where the soldiers shot and killed five colonists
Minutemen: Colonial militia fighting
against the British during the American Revolution
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Bonus Questions (Answer 1 of the
Following Questions for Your FREE
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a. Name ONE of Paul Revere's
jobs.
Silversmith shop worker, bell ringer, second lieutenant, silversmith,
goldsmith, teeth cleaner and maker, copper plate engraver, picture
and business card printer, umbrella fixer, eyeglasses maker, member
of the Sons of Liberty, and lieutenant colonel. Read
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b. What did the Declaration of Independence
declare?
The thirteen American colonies were free and independent from
Britain. Read
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c. Paul Revere made many rides to help
American patriots before and during the American Revolution. Name
ONE of them.
Rides to New York and Philadelphia, rides for the Committees of
Correspondence, rides for the Committees of Safety, and ride from
Boston to Lexington warning the American colonists the British
were coming. Read
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d. Use five of the words in Section
2 in a sentence.
Answers may vary. Read
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e. Have a parent or friend give you
a spelling test with EACH of the words in Section 2.
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A Picture Book of George Washington
More Information at George
Washington in Depth
What I Learned Section 1 -- Answer
the Following Questions:
1. When was George Washington born?
February 22, 1732. Read
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2. True or False: George Washington
fought in the French and Indian War.
True. Read
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3. Where did George Washington live?
(HINT: This question is a little
tricky. There is only ONE correct answer.)
a) Mount Vernon
b) Monticello
c) Mount Rushmore
d) The White House
a) Mount Vernon. Read
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4. Which of the following did George
Washington do?
a) Discover lightning was electricity by flying a kite and key
during a thunderstorm.
b) Become a lawyer and serve as a member of the Virginia House
of Burgesses.
c) Ride from Boston to Lexington to warn the American colonists
the British were coming.
d) Lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
d) Lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Read
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5. True or False: George Washington
was the first President of the United States.
True. Read
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What I Learned Section 2 -- Define the
following words:
Survey: To determine the exact dimensions and position
of a tract of land by measurements
French and Indian War: War fought
from 1754 to 1763 between Britain and France for American territory
with Native Americans fighting on both sides; it was one of four
wars making up the French and Indian Wars which included King
William's War (1689-1697), Queen Anne's War (1702-1713), and King
George's War (1744-1748)
Continental Army: The army of the
American colonies during the American Revolution
Congress: The national legislative
body of the United States
Supreme Court: The highest court
of the United States
President: The chief of state of
a modern republic, like the United States
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Bonus Questions (Answer 1 of the
Following Questions for Your FREE
Bookmark):
a. Name ONE of George Washington's
jobs.
Surveyor, Virginia army soldier, Commander of the Continental
Army, and President of the United States. Read
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b. Use five of the words in Section
2 in a sentence.
Answers may vary. Read
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c. Have a parent or friend give you
a spelling test with EACH of the words in Section 2.
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