Life Before the Revolution
What was the direct tax on Americans that required them to purchase stamps on all printed materials?
The Stamp Act
What battle started the American Revolution?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
How many votes were needed for a law to pass under the articles of confederation?
9 out of 13
What document was the constitution made to fix?
The Articles of Confederation
What amendment gives citizens the right to bare arms?
The 2nd amendment
What were the two major events that happened in Boston leading up the revolutionary war?
Boston Massacre and Boston Tea Party
Which army shot first in the first battle of the American Revolution?
It's a trick question nobody knows who shot first and started the war.
How many votes were needed to alter the articles of confederation?
You would need a unanimous vote of 13 in order to change the constitution
What branch of government is the United States court system under?
Judicial Branch
What amendment gives citizens the right to a speedy and public trial?
The 6th amendment
What was the name for the term for when an American colonist would be forced to provide a living arrangement for a British soldier?
Quartering
What battle was deemed as the turning point in the war where the colonists began to win the war?
The battle of Saratoga
Why did the articles of confederation ultimately fail?
It was too hard to pass any law as each colony was fighting for itself
What branch of government is responsible for signing laws and includes the president of the United States?
The executive branch
What amendment protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th amendment
What was the name of the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine encouraging colonists to support the revolution?
Common Sense
The colonists would have lost the war without the aid of two foreign countries. Name those two countries
Spain and France
How long were the articles of confederation in effect before it was replaced by the constitution?
8 years
What branch of government is responsible for creating bills that then have the possibility of becoming laws?
Legislative Branch
What amendment grants citizens rights that are not explicitly listed in the constitution?
The 9th amendment
The British started heavily taxing the colonists as a result of what prior war?
The French and Indian War
What document officially ended the American Revolution?
The treaty of Paris 1783
Why were the articles of confederation left weak on purpose?
(Hint: What type of government did the USA just get away from)
They wanted to avoid giving the federal government too much power after being ruled by Britain's king
What document was needed to ratify (pass) the constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Which colony was the last one to approve the Bill of Rights?
Maryland