Colonist movements
Documents of "Independence"
American Revolution People
U.S. Constitution
Bill of Rights
100
How were the British trying to pay off their debt from the French and Indian War?
Tax the colonists
100
Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Who was the king of England (Great Britain) during the American Revolution?
King George III
100
What was the set of laws the Americans had before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
100
Which side wanted the Bill of Rights....the Federalists or the Anti-Federalists?
Anti-Federalists
200
These North Carolina Piedmont farmers tried to stop royal official corruption and high taxes?
Regulators
200
Who wrote the pamphlet Common Sense to inspire independence?
Thomas Paine
200
People who supported independence during the Revolution were called _______________?
Whigs
200
Why did the Americans meet at the Constitutional Convention? Who was in charge of it?
They were struggling with the Articles of Confederation due to rebellions and no strong central government. George Washington was in charge.
200
This amendment guaranteed that ALL power reserved for the federal government is also reserved for the states? States Rights.
Tenth Amendment
300
The Regulator movement ended after this major battle in the North Carolina Piedmont.
Battle of Alamance Creek
300
One of the key phrases in the Declaration of Independence is "unalienable rights." What does "unalienable" mean?
Guaranteed rights that CANNOT be taken away
300
People who supported the king during the Revolution were called ________________?
Tories
300
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
Federalists who wanted the Constitution approved published essays trying to convince states to approve it
300
Which amendment says that you don't have to testify against yourself in court?
Fifth Amendment
400
This group of Americans revolted against English Authority. HINT:They were especially known for the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
400
List three things that happened that led to the First Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence.
Acts/Taxes (Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Townshend Acts)....British soldiers clamping down on cities like Boston....Quartering Act.....the king picking colonial governors and the Administration of Justice Act (british officials who commit a crime wouldn't have to be tried in the colonial courts). Olive Branch Petition---last-ditch attempt to make peace with the King.
400
Paul Revere rode through Lexington famously alerting people that the British were coming this way. Why?
The British were trying to take the rebels' weapons they were hiding.
400
In North Carolina at the Hillsborough and Fayetteville Conventions, the people fought over ____________ before approving the Constitution?
Individual rights
400
Which amendment guaranteed that soldiers do not have to live with the Americans without their permission?
Third Amendment
500
Which two movements/actions showed (indicated) North Carolina's push for independence from Great Britain?
Mecklenburg and Halifax Resolves
500
Who wrote the Olive Branch Petition?
John Dickinson
500
Why would Congress vote against independence before ultimately voting for it and creating the Declaration of Independence?
The Americans wanted to try every option possible to make peace with the King...they were hopeful that the King was not aware of some of their problems....however, the King wanted nothing to do with their pleas.
500
The Constitution created the U.S. government into these three branches.
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
500
Which amendment protects Americans from unreasonable search and seizure (or without a warrant)?
Fourth Amendment
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