First permanent settlement in the New World
Complaints made by the colonists about the government to Great Britain were called
Rights that we are born with and cannot be taken away:
Drafted by the Pilgrims to organize self-government
This was the first British document to limit the power of the government.
The colonial region with natural harbors and rocky soil was
This was also known as the Seven Years War, where Britain ended up taxing the colonies over the expense.
Founding Fathers include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and
The colonies celebrated independence from Great Britain in
The first written Constitution in the United States was
The year the Constitution was written in Philadelphia
Last battle of the American Revolution
Tax on all imported goods used in the colonies
Boston Patriot who led the Tea Party
Wrote 'Common Sense' encouraging colonial independence