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