Social Studies: A New Country is Born

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

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

1,3 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

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

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

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

2,3 Who invented bifocal glasses? Benjamin Franklin

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

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

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

3,3 To choose by voting elect

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

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

4,2 Money people pay to support the government Tax

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

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

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

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

5,3 Benjamin Franklin started the first lending _________ library

5,4 Who wrote the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson