Colonial times
What year did the Boston tea party take place
1773
why is fort wayne called Fort Wayne
named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne
Who is the founding father that wrote the constitution
Thomas Jefferson
What amendment give you the right to freedom of speech
The anti feds wouldn’t ratify of constitution unless this was added
Bill of rights
What year did the quartering act take effect
1765
What 2 colleges are in Fort Wayne
Indiana university and Purdue University
George Washington was the first president but he also served in this war
The revolutionary war
The 2nd amendment gives you the right to what?
Own and fire arm or gun
How many amendments have been added
27
what was the act passed by British parliament that taxed the colonists on sugar and molasses
The sugar act
How long have the Fort Wayne Komets been around?
Since 1952
which of the founding fathers wrote the bill of rights
James Madison
which amendment makes it mandatory for police to have a warrant before they search you and your belongings
5th
The 1st paragraph in the constitution created the ___ branch
Legislative branch
What state was created to pay a debt
Pennsylvania
Why was Fort Wayne built
1794 by the United States Army under the direction of American Revolutionary War general Anthony Wayne
What was the greatest achievement of the Founding Fathers?
they won a war for colonial independence against the most powerful military and economic power in the world
what amendment abolished slavery
Thirteenth Amendment
The 2nd paragraph in the constitution created the ___ branch
Executive branch
What was the 1st state to be created
Delaware
What is the oldest house in Fort Wayne?
The Chief Richardville House
Who was Alexander Hamilton to George Washington
He was Washington's right-hand man in the Revolutionary War
The __ amendment gives you the right to remain silent when arrested
5th
The 3rd paragraph in the constitution created the ___ branch
Judicial branch