The U.S. Constitution
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
What year was the Bill of Rights added to the constitution?
1791
What was the purpose of the articles of confederation
Unify the 13 colonies
When did the Emancipation Proclamation take place?
1863
What was one major cause of writing the Declaration of Independence?
The British taxing the colonies without their approval.
How many articles does the U.S. Constitution have?
7
What is the main purpose of the Bill of Rights
To guarantee certain rights
Who had most of the power under the articles of confederation
The states
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation
Put an end to slavery and free all slaves.
When was final draft of the Declaration of Independence produced?
July 4th 1776
What are the first 10 amendments in the constitution called?
The Bill of Rights
What does the 1st amendment give us the right to?
Freedom of religion, speech, press and assembly
True or false. There was a strong central government under the Article of Confederation
False
Who was the president that issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the purpose of the seven article
To establish of the government is structured and how the constitution can be changed.
Why was the Bill of Rights constructed?
People felt like the constitution alone did not protect their rights enough.
What year were the Articles adopted?
1777
Which part of the country did not want to put an end to slavery?
The Confederate states.
How many signatures are on the Declaration of Independence?
56
What kind of government is established in the constitution?
Federal democratic republic.
What is the purpose of amendment 9
The Bill of Rights does not mean that there are not other rights in effect.
Why did the Articles give the states so much freedom?
People were still scared about how much power one person can have. They feared having one central ruler like they did under King George.
What was a result of the Confederate states not wanting to free slaves and follow the Emancipation Proclamation?
Civil War
For the Colonies to declare independence from Britain.