People In History
King George III
What is considered the first major battle of the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
A group of students attend college all wearing t-shirts supporting their favorite candidate for president. The Dean of the college, who supports the other candidate, expels the students for showing their support. Which Amendment is being violated?
1st Amendment
What does the 'v' in Marbury v. Madison stand for?
Versus
What British Policy inspired the 3rd Amendment of the US Constitution?
The Quartering Act
Who founded the colony of Connecticut and wrote the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Thomas Hooker
Who came to support the United States after they won a victory at the Battle of Saratoga (Turning Point)?
France
A man walks into a convenience store and steals a Hersey's Chocolate bar. He is caught by police and taken to court. In court the Judge sentences him to 50 years in prison. Which amendment is being violated?
8th Amendment
How did Andrew Jackson react to the Supreme Courts ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?
He ignored the Courts ruling
The Sugar Act
Who was elected as the 3rd President of the United States and made the Louisiana Purchase which doubled the size of the United States?
Thomas Jefferson
Who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown (the Final Battle of the Revolution)?
Lord Cornwallis
A person is arrested for a serious crime. Before his trial he waits in jail. The person thinks he'll have to wait a few weeks before the trail starts, but it actually take 20 years. Which amendment is being violated?
6th Amendment
In Marbury v. Madison, what judicial principle is established?
Judicial Review
What set of British laws were passed as punishment for the Boston Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
Who invented both the Cotton Gin and Interchangeable Parts?
Eli Whitney
Andrew Jackson is considered the Hero of the Battle of New Orleans which took place during what major war?
War of 1812
A person is arrested by the police. Once in custody the police tell him that if he doesn't confess to the crime they will put him in jail until he's ready to talk. Which amendment is being violated?
5th Amendment
In which Supreme Court case did a the federal government sue a state for attempting to tax the National Bank?
McCulloch v. Maryland
What law said the Colonists could not passed the Appalachian Mountains?
The Proclamation of 1763
Who was elected as the 7th President of the United States and supported the Indian Removal Act which forced the relocation of 16,000 Cherokee people resulting in the deaths of 4,000?
Andrew Jackson
What were the British doing to US sailors that led to the War of 1812?
Impressment
Which Amendment says that in the event of no candidate getting enough electoral votes, the President of the Untied States will be chosen by the House of Representatives?
12th Amendment
Gibbons v. Ogden
The Indian Removal Act, which allowed for the relocation of Native Americans, led to what horrible event in US History?
The Trail of Tears