The Declaration of Independence
What year was The Declaration of Independence signed and approved?
1776
What are the first three words of the Preamble?
"We the people..."
Where are the Bill of Rights listed?
In the Constitution
"....Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" can be found in what document?
The Declaration of Independence
What class starts at 10:00 am?
Math .... duh
Who wrote the majority of The Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Why is the Constitution important to know?
It guarantees our rights and freedoms
Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Speech is found in which Document?
The Bill of Rights
Extra Credit: Which Amendment contains this information?
What is The Bill of Rights?
The first Ten Amendments of the U.S. Constitution
90 x 3 = ?
270
What was one main reason the Colonist wanted to separate from Great Britain?
Taxation without Representation, woouldn't allow them to expand West, too much control on trade...
How many total Amendements are in the Constitution?
27
The first Ten Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called what?
The Bill of Rights
Which document was the plan for the new Government?
United States Constitution
Who is Gideon's favorite cartoon character?
Spongebob Squarepants
Who wrote their signature larger than anyone else?
John Hancock
What is the 1st Amendment?
Freedom of speech, religion...
What year was the Bill of Rights written?
1787
What is the Month, Day, and Year the declaration of independence was signed and approved?
July 4th, 1776
What is the Social Studies class favorite song?
You must sing the lyrics
"it's too late to apologize.."
What city was the Declaration of Independence signed in?
Philadelphia
True or False: The Constitution is called the "Supreme law of the land"
True
Who wrote the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
What document was created before the United States separated from Great Britain?
Declaration of Independence
A man rides into town on Friday. He stays in town for 3 days and leaves on Thursday. How can this be?
He got there on Tuesday..his horse his named Friday