Court Cases: must have the name of the cases... the 200 option is FINAL JEOPARDY
FINAL JEOPARDY:
The booklet written by Thomas Paine, which was instrumental in changing public opinion towards supporting the revolution, was named what?
Common Sense
This president took a neutral stance on foreign policy. He chose to stay out of European affairs like the French Revolution
George Washington
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The 1st
Which amendment gave all men regardless of race the right to vote.
The 15th
Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?
James Madison
The Supreme Court Case that ruled slaves and African Americans could not and were not citizens of the United States and held no rights in the legal system.
1857 ruling by Roger B. Taney
Passed in 1887 under President Grover Cleveland. Allowed the Federal government to break up tribal lands into individual plots. Was to make assimilation easier.
Dawes Act
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The 2nd
Which Civil War amendment guaranteed equal protection under the law and granted citizenship to any native born citizen?
The 14th
What civil rights leader had been a slave, advised President Lincoln, gave the speech "What to the Slave is the 4th of July, "and encouraged the foundation of the Massachusetts 54th?
Frederick Douglas
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of "separate but equal"?
1896
Plessy V Ferguson
The annexation of this state in 1845 from Mexico by President Tyler. Would become the 28th state
Texas
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
The 3rd
Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th
Which Founding Father did not become President, but did become the first Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton
The ruling in 1803 that ruled that an act of Congress was unconstitutional and established the doctrine of Judicial Review
Marbury V Madison
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
The 10th
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.
The 5th
An advocate for abolition AND women's suffrage. Gave the speech "Ain't I a Women?"
Sojourner Truth
The Supreme Court held, 5-1, that the Cherokee Nation was a sovereign "distinct community." It struck down the Georgia law prohibiting white people living on Native American land. The case was important because it set out the relationship between tribes, states, and the federal government. It meant that interaction with Native American states became a federal process, and provided some sovereignty when interacting with the US government.
But it wasn't always enforced. Then-President Andrew Jackson said, "John Marshall has issued his decision. Let him enforce it."
The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
The 9th
In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of common law.
The 7th
What early American feminist asked her husband to, "remember the ladies," when forming the new government?
Abigail Adams