2. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 1. Jamestown, Virginia, the first permanent English settlement, was founded in 1607. Jamestown

3. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 2.The eclaration of Indepe was signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims to create the first self- government in the colonies. Mayflower Compact

4. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 3. The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4, 1776 (Written by Thomas Jefferson). Declaration of Independence

5. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 4. The Constitution of the United States was written in 1787. James Madison is the “Father” Constitution

6. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 5. President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. Louisiana Territory Sold! To the United States for $15 million!

7. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 6. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865.Civil War Confederates Union

8. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 7. The ___ House of Burgesses was the first representative assembly in the new world. Virginia

9. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 8. The 1 st battles of the American Revolution was at Lexington and Concord in April 1775. Lexington and Concord That’s good stuff! Hey Ralph! I bet they hear this shot ‘round the world!

10. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 9. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution (French entered the war). Saratoga If you get shot, can I have your Freedom Fries?

11. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 10. The British defeat in 1781 at Yorktown, Virginia by George Washington’s troops signaled the end of the American Revolution. http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htm Yorktown

12. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 11. Mercantilism is an economic system in which the mother country controls the trade of its colonies. Mercantilism

13. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 12. A tariff is a tax on goods brought into a country (designed to protect home industries). Foreign Merchant tariff

14. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 13. Republicanism is a system of representative government in which voters elect representatives to make laws for them. Republicanism

15. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 14. The Three Branches of Government are the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches. Legislative, Executive and Judicial

16. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 15. Checks and Balances is a system set up by the Constitution in which each branch of the federal government has the power to check, or control, the actions of the other branches. Checks and Balances

17. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 16. Federalism is the sharing of power between the states and the national government. Federalism

18. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 17. The Legislative Branch makes the laws. The Executive Branch enforces the laws. The Judicial Branch interprets the meaning of the laws. My name is Bill Lawmaker. I veto you You are SO guilty!!! Legislative Executive Judicial

19. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” Magna Carta, 1215 “No freeman shall be seized … except by the lawful judgment of his peers (equals), or by the law of the land.” Bring me a shrubery! We are the knights who say Ni! 18. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215 by King John, was the first document that limited power of the ruler. Magna Carta

20. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 19. The was an agreement signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth. It is a set of rules for running the colony. Don’t go! I’m cold & I want my mommy. Does the Indian think he’s hiding? Mayflower Compact

21. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 20. The Proclamation of 1763 limited the colonies from expanding west of the Appalachian Mountains Do not cross, by order of the British Proclamation

22. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 21. The Treaty of Paris of 1763 ended the French and Indian War. The debt from the war led to increased British taxation of the colonies. Your Coercive Acts are Intolerable! ‘Ere’s your tea, MATE! Poop on your duty. Treaty of Paris of 1763

23. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 22. The English Bill of Rights of 1689 protected the rights of English citizens and became the basis for the American Bill of Rights. “That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king” William & Mary King James II I will RULE you, punk! You’re out Daddy & we are in. We know Parliament has the funk. English Bill of Rights

24. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” Sugar 1764 Stamp 1765 Townshend 1767 Intolerable or Coercive 1774 Tea 1773 23. These acts following the French & Indian War ticked off the Colonies and eventually led to the Revolution! Quartering Act 1765

25. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 24. Common Sense was a pamphlet by Thomas Paine that convinced many colonists to support independence from Great Britain. It is “Paine-ful” to not use Common Sense. Get it? Ha ha! Common Sense

26. Super 100 Greatest American History Facts Colonization Through the Civil War “It’s cooler than ICE!” 25. Thomas Paine wrote pamphlets like Common Sense and The Crisis to encourage American independence and resolve. Common Sense The Crisis These are the times that try men’s souls Thomas Paine