Colonial Foundations
What were the 3 colonial regions?
New England
Middle
Southern
Name the 3 branches in our government.
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Let the storm rage on...
the cold never bothered me anyway
No law can prohibit the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition
1st amendment
Finish the lyrics
I never see you anymore. Come out the door. It's like you've gone away! We used to be best buddies, and now we're not...
I wish you would tell me why
Border established by Great Britain in order to avoid conflicts between American colonists and Native Americans.
Proclamation Line of 1763
What pamphlet was influential in persuading American colonists to support colonial independence from Britain.
Common Sense by Thomas Paine
I know everybody on this island seems so happy on this island ....
everything is by design
Right to bear arms
2nd amendment
define the term "precedent"
To set an example
What was the first permanent settlement?
Jamestown
First form of government used by the U.S. after independence from Britain.
Articles of Confederation
Tell me princess, now when did you last ...
let your heart decide
A person can’t be tried for the same crime twice, and does not have to testify against him or herself
5th Amendment
What term is defined as: Division of powers between the national and state government.
Federalism
Period of time when the British ignored the colonies because they only wanted to benefit from the economic prosperity of the colonies.
Salutary Neglect
First ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
Bill of Rights
You think the only people who are people, are the people
who look and think like you
A person charged with a crime has the right to a speedy trial, an impartial jury and a lawyer
6th amendment
War between U.S. and Britain over trade in the Atlantic Ocean.
War of 1812
Caused by disputed land claims in the Ohio River valley between the French and the British
French & Indian War
The American bicameral legislature consist of what?
Senate & House of Representatives
What’s the lesson what is the take away don’t mess with Maui ...
when he's on a breakaway
Government may not search or seize a person’s property without a warrant
4th amendment
Foreign policy intended to limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Monroe Doctrine