Before Declaration of Independence
Number of Colonies in North America
What was 13?
This Virginian was put in charge of the continental army in the Revolutionary war against Great Britain.
Who was George Washington?
The name of the 1st federal constitution of the US
What was the Articles of Confederation?
The branches of government today under the Constitution.
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Bringing a fugitive back to the state to face charges and trial is called
What is called extradite or extradition?
English Philosopher who first said people have the right to life, liberty and property.
Who was John Locke?
Arthur of the Declaration of Independence
Who was Thomas Jefferson?
The state or federal government had the most power under the Articles of Confederation.
What was the State government?
What are the first 10 Amendments are called
What are the Bill of Rights?
The number president that Abraham Lincoln was.
What is 16?
The war that led to Great Britain taxing Americans...Eventually leading America to declare independence.
What was the French and Indian War?
The Declaration of Independence had 27 grievances /complaints against _____.
Who was the King of England?
Revolt of farmers in Massachusetts against high taxes and farm foreclosures led to many people doubting the effectiveness of the Articles of Confederation.
What was Shay's Rebellion?
Supporters of the ratifying the Constitution were called
What were Federalists?
The amendment that prohibits illegal and unlawful search and seizure.
What is the 4th amendment?
The King of Great Britain during the time of the revolution.
Who was King George III?
The colonial city was the Declaration of Independence was written and signed.
Where was Philadelphia?
Under the Articles of Confederation each state had how many votes in Congress - HINT it was the same for each state.
10; 5; 3; 1
What was 1?
The year the Constitution was written.
1800 / 1776 / 1787 / 1775
What was 1787?
The number of amendments today to the US Constitution.
18; 27; 25; 50
What is 27?
The colonial protest against the tax on tea.
What was the Boston Tea Party?
The number of copies written of the Declaration of Independence.
What was 2?
What was the only branch of government under the Articles of Confederation.
Legislative Branch
Known as the Father of the Constitution.
Madison / Jefferson / Washington / Franklin
What was Madison?
The maximum number of terms a president could serve as president.
4; 8; 2; 1
2 Terms (each term is four years)