American Revolution
what 1777 battle in New York is widely considered the major turning point of the American Revolutionary War?
Battle of Saratoga
What did the Stamp Act?
A tax on all paper works including letters and newspapers.
Written in 1791 to protect individual liberties, these first 10 amendments were added to the Constitution to satisfy Anti-Federalist concerns.
Bill of Rights
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To declare independence from Britain.
Decide which amendment is being violated.
Maya went on a job interview and mentioned that she belonged the Church of Everyday Salvation. She did not get the job because the interviewer didn’t like this church.
amendment 1
What was the first battle of the American Revoultion?
Battle of Lexington and Concord
What did quartering act do?
required colonists to provide food, drink, quarters, fuel, and transportation to British forces stationed.
Settling a major debate at the 1787 Constitutional Convention, this compromise created a bicameral legislature combining the Virginia and New Jersey Plans.
The Great Compromise
When was the Declaration of Indepdence written and sent to Britain?
july 4th, 1776
Decide which amendment is being violated.
James got in a fight after school yesterday and punched another student. He was arrested and convicted at trial. Instead of jail time, his punishment would be a caning of 100 lashes in the auditorium with the entire school watching.
Amendment 8
Native Americans fought with what side during the American Revoultion?
What were the Intolerable Acts?
4 Laws passed by britian to punish colonists after the boston tea party
This controversial 1787 constitutional agreement determined how enslaved people would be counted for both taxation and congressional representation.
3/5 compromise
The proclamation of 1763 told colonists they could not go west of what land mass after the french and Indian war?
Appalachian Mountains
Decide which amendment is being violated.
Matt is accused of robbing a 7-11. When he appears before the judge, the judge says he will decide the case for himself.
Amendment 6
What was the last battle of the American Revoultion?
The battle of Yorktown
Formed in Boston to protest the Stamp Act, this secret organization led boycotts, organized public demonstrations, and spearheaded colonial resistance against British taxation.
Sons of liberty
The President vetoing a bill passed by Congress, or the Senate approving a presidential cabinet nomination, are examples of this constitutional principle.
Checks and Balance
Who wrote the Declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Chris lives near a factory that emits thick, black smoke into the air. He holds a meeting at his house to discuss action. The police show up and arrest them.
amendment 1
What treaty ended the American Revolution?
In response to the Tea Act of 1773, colonists argued that purchasing British tea, even at a lower price, violated this core political principle regarding parliament's authority.
"no taxation without representation"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds vote in Congress, but ratification requires approval by this fraction of the states.
extra if you tell me how many states
3/4 of states
38 of 50
What were the three unalienable rights in Declaration of Indepdence?
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Samantha is accused of selling drugs. When she appears before the judge, she asks for a lawyer because she can’t afford one herself. The judge denies her access to a lawyer.
amendment 4