Key Cases
The full name of this case, which overturned a previous one, stating the impossibility of “Separate but Equal”.
What is Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas?
His election started a revolution, and while his wallet shrunk, the nation doubled in size!
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
Repealing the 18th amendment, this amendment has a store named after it!
What is the 21st Amendment?
This modern tragedy occurred on September 11, 2001.
What are the terrorist attacks on 9/11?
This document was signed on July 2nd, 1776, but didn't go into effect until 2 days after.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
The plaintiff of this case was denied his freedom, even after trying to buy it, despite living in the North.
What is Dred Scott v. Sandford?
He pulled the country out of war and depression, with double the time to do so!
Who is Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
While it doesn’t guarantee human arms, it secures the right to bear arms.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
This happened on December 7th, 1941, a day that will forever live in imfamy.
What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?
Published on July 2nd, 1964, this document made racial segregation illegal.
What is the Civil Rights Act?
This case is less known for a failed delivery, it is better known for the strengthening of the Judiciary Branch.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
From TV to president, this republican won both of his elections.
Who is Ronald Reagan?
This amendment gave women the right to vote, after it was taken away centuries before.
What is the 19th Amendment?
On April 30th, 1803, this caused the United States to double in size.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
On the first day of ‘63, this document went into effect, freeing those in slavery.
The defendant of this case can’t tax the Second National Bank, It’s federal property!
What is McCulloch v. Maryland?
He chose against the power of a king, with the name of a king.
Who is George Washington?
After the breaking of the tradition of quitting after two terms, this amendment limited presidents to only two terms.
What is the 22nd Amendment?
The end of a war, this happened on November 11th, 1918.
What is Armistice Day?
A safe guess on a test, many wars were ended with a treaty of this name.
What is the Treaty of Versailles?
This case forced the police to tell you that you have the right to remain silent, words you hope you never hear.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
He got the ball rolling, but after it had rolled, he served the shortest presidency to date.
Who is William Henry Harrison?
The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments, passed under the 16th of another category, are grouped under this name.
What are the Reconstruction Amendments?
This battle that ended on October 19th, 1781 kicked the British out (until they came back 3 decades later).
The first president who claimed to be for the “common man” is best known for this act, which took effect after his presidency!
What is the Indian Removal Act?