Founding Fathers
I was the General who led the Continental Army during the Revolution and served as the First President of the United States
George Washington
A tax on a imported good
Tariff
The amendment that guarantees your rights to speech, religion, press, petition, and assembly
1st
This document announced the official separation of the American Colonies from Great Britain and the founding of the United States
Declaration of Independence
When are my tutorials?
Tuesday PM and Friday AM
I was the author of the Declaration of Independence and served as the third President of the United States
Thomas Jefferson
The branch of our national government that makes the laws
Legislative
The amendment that protects against unreasonable search and seizure - limits when the government (police) can search you or your property
4th
On what day and year was the Declaration of Independence signed
July 4th, 1776
What should you bring to class every day (other than yourself and a good attitude!)
Hint: This is where ALL of your classwork is kept
Binder
I was the President who led the United States through the Civil War and was tragically assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Abraham Lincoln
The highest court in the United States that determines whether laws are or are not constitutional
Supreme Court
The amendment that guarantees your right to remain silent and due process of law (your day in court)
5th
The document added to the Constitution meant to guarantee individual liberties
(1st 10 amendments to the constitution)
Bill of Rights
If you are absent, what 2 places can you find missing assignments?
On Schoology and Makeup Bins
I signed both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, spent most of the Revolution in France as a diplomat, but never served as President of the United States
Benjamin Franklin
3 Unalienable Rights listed in the Declaration of Independence
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
The amendment that protects citizens from being required to quarter troops in their homes during peacetime
3rd
The document that outlines the United States government
The Constitution
How many bathroom passes do you get this semester?
4
Although I was the second president, I was the first president to live in the White House
John Adams
A phrase coined in 1845 that describes the idea that the US is destined to expand its land and spread democracy across the entire North American continent.
Manifest Destiny
The amendment that states that powers not delegated to the Federal government are left to the States
10th
The document that established the first government of the United States that was ultimately replaced with our current Constitution
Articles of Confederation
What percentage are your tests worth in your average?
40%