Social Studies: A New Country is Born Jeopardy Social Studies: A New Country is Born

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Who is the leader of the United States? President Who is the leader of the United States? Row 1, Col 1

What is settling an argument side will give up some demands? Compromise What is settling an argument by agreeing that each side will give up some demands? 1,2

Name a contribution of Benjamin Franklin Discovered electricity, Created the first lending library, Invented the Franklin Stove, Invented bifocals, Created The first volunteer fire company Name a contribution of Benjamin Franklin 1,3

This man led soldiers at Valley George Washington This man led soldiers at Valley Forge in a battle 1,4

What is the plan of government that explains the different Constitution What is the plan of government that explains the different parts of the government and how it works? 2,1

What was the biggest, busiest city in the early 1700’s in the Philadelphia What was the biggest, busiest city in the early 1700’s in the colonies? 2,2

Who invented bifocal glasses? Benjamin Franklin Who invented bifocal glasses? 2,3

The signing of this document made our country free and made Declaration of Independence The signing of this document made our country free and made most Americans very happy 2,4

This man published a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazzette Benjamin Franklin This man published a newspaper called the Pennsylvania Gazzette 3,1

This man led our country’s army during the American Revolution George Washington This man led our country’s army during the American Revolution 3,2

elect To choose by voting 3,3

The part of the government that makes laws for the country Congress The part of the government that makes laws for the country 3,4

This war was fought by the American colonies to end American Revolution This war was fought by the American colonies to end English rule 4,1

Money people pay to support Tax Money people pay to support the government 4,2

A document that explains why the Colonies decided to free Declaration of Independence A document that explains why the Colonies decided to free themselves from England 4,3

The name of the home where George Washington lived Mount Vernon The name of the home where George Washington lived 4,4

My first job was at a printing press Benjamin Franklin My first job was at a printing press 5,1

Who suggested a plan for three branches of government? James Madison Who suggested a plan for three branches of government? 5,2

Benjamin Franklin started the first lending _________ library Benjamin Franklin started the first lending _________ 5,3

Who wrote the Declaration of Thomas Jefferson Who wrote the Declaration of Independence 5,4