This early American textile business was so successful that its owner not only provided jobs but also built a community with housing and a store for the workers. What was it called?
Slater Mill
What made the colonists so upset during the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists were very upset because they had to pay a tax on tea even though they could not vote for members of Parliament.
In which U.S. state can you see museums that show what life was like for early colonists in Plymouth?
Massachusetts
Known for her bravery and care for soldiers during the Civil War, Clara Barton was given what nickname?
"Angel of the Battlefield"
How did the colonists protest the tax on tea during the Boston Tea Party?
The colonists protested by boarding the British ships and dumping the tea into Boston Harbor.
Nathan Hale gave his life for the American cause. How did he show his bravery during the Revolutionary War?
Nathan Hale showed his bravery by spying on the British to help the Americans, even though it was very dangerous.
What do we call the process of using living organisms to produce foods, medicines, or industrial products?
biotechnology
Who landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620?
Pilgrims
Nathan Hale showed courage by putting his country first. Fill in the blank: "I only regret that I have but one ________ to lose for my country."
life
In what town was the first shot of the Revolutionary War fired in 1775?
Lexington (Massachusetts)
Who was the 35th president of the United States who was assassinated in 1963 and encouraged Americans to go to the moon?
John F. Kennedy
Which city in Rhode Island did Roger Williams name to reflect his thankfulness to God?
Providence
The name of this state refers to the reddish soil along its coast. Which state is it, and what does its name mean?
Rhode Island; "red island"
Which state is the smallest in the United States?
Rhode Island
What was the name of America’s first successful water-powered spinning mill?
Slater Mill
Who is credited with creating the first American dictionary to help standardize English in the United States?
Noah Webster
What nickname was given to the first shot of the Revolutionary War?
The shot heard 'round the world
Kennedy encouraged Americans to think about how they could help their country. Finish his thought: "Don’t just think about what your country can do for you; think about what you can do for your ________."
country
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Which U.S. president appears in the portrait painted by Gilbert Stuart that is on the US dollar bill?
George Washington
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