Bill of Rights
This amendment protects the right to freedom of speech, religion, and the press.
First Amendment
What is the name of the first 10 amendments of the constitution
Bill of Rights
What was the main weakness of the AOC
Weak National Government
What was the name of the person that led the Continental army
George Washington
This document, written in 1776, announced the American colonies' intention to break away from British rule.
This amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
Fourth Amendment
What is the name of the first paragraph of the constitution
Preamble
Name one requirement to become a state
Gain a population of 60,000 white men
Write a constitution that banned slavery
Apply to become a state
What was the name of the battle that was the first Continental Army victory (turning point of the war)
Battle of Saratoga
This document, ratified in 1788, established the framework for the federal government and is still in effect today.
Constitution
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
Sixth Amendment
Who is known as the Father of the Constitution
James Madison
What was the party that disagreed with the AOC
Federalists
What was the name of the battle called the "shot heard round the world"
Battle of Lexington and Concord
This document, adopted in 1781, served as the first constitution for the United States but was later replaced.
Articles of Confederation
This amendment states that rights not specifically mentioned in the Constitution are still protected.
Ninth Amendment
This system prevents any one branch of government from becoming too powerful by allowing each branch to look after the others.
Checks and Balances
What was the system that allowed the western land to be expanded on and create new states
The Northwest Ordinance
What was the name of the treaty that ended the American Revolution
Treaty of Paris
This 1787 document helped split Congress into a bicameral legislation and helped secure the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
The Great Compromise
This amendment prohibits the government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.
Eighth Amendment
A system of government that divides and shares power between different levels of government
Federalism (National, State, Local)
This 1786 event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles, as the federal government was unable to stop the uprising in Massachusetts.
Shays' Rebellion
Marquis de Lafayette
This pamphlet, published by Thomas Paine in 1776, called for independence from Britain and inspired many colonists.
Common Sense