Before the Revolution
What was the stamp act?
On any piece of paper provided by Britain colonists would have to pay an additional tax for a British stamp.
The Declaration of Independence
What are checks and balances?
Checks and balances let other branches limit the power of government any one branch can have
Who are the main members of the Judicial branch of the government?
The Supreme Court
What Bill states that you the right the be able to LEGALLY own a firearm?
The 2nd Amendment
Why did the colonists dress up as Native Americans during the Boston Tea Party?
To disguise their identity and to say that the colonists were true American citizens not British subjects
What was the "shot heard around the world"?
During the Battle of Lexington and Concord the "shot heard around the world" refers to the fact that nobody knows which army shot first.
Were the articles of confederation strong or weak? Explain your reasoning
Weak- Etc.
Who are the main members of the Legislative branch?
(Hint there are two answers that combine together to make up the Congress)
The House of Representatives and The Senate
What amendment protects yourself from unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th amendment
What was the name of the event where colonists got intoxicated at a bar and threw a snowball at a British officer which resulted in the British officer firing into the crowd of colonists?
The Boston Massacre
What was significant about the Battle of Yorktown?
It was the battle that ended the American Revolution. French aid came to America to block off British subjects from fleeing by water.
What was the document that offically ended the American Revolution?
The treaty of Paris 1783
Who is the main member of the Executive Branch?
The President
What amendment gives you the right to remain silent in criminal proceedings?
The 5th Amendment
What was the war that occurred before the American Revolution that plunged Britain into severe debt?
The French and Indian War
What battle was considered the turning point of the war?
The Battle of Saratoga
What was the name of the Farmer's rebellion that proved how weak the Articles of Confederation were?
Shay's rebellion
How did the government determine how many people would serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(Must have both answers to get credit)
Senate- Two per state
House of Rep- Scales per population
What amendment protects you from having to house a soldier in your home during a time of war?
After what event were the intolerable acts issued after?
The Intolerable Acts were issued after the Boston Tea Party
Explain the quote: "Dont fire till you see the white in their eyes"
During the Battle of Bunker Hill the colonists were not aloud to fire until they saw the white of the British soldiers eyes
How many votes were needed to completely change the Articles of Confederation?
13/13
How were slaves counted in the House of Representatives?
3/5 Compromise
What amendment allows for other amendments to be added to the Constituation in the future?
The 9th Amendment