Important Dates and Documents
The Year Jamestown was founded
1607
Commander of the Continental Army
George Washington
A student brings a Quran (Islamic bible) to school, and a teacher demands that student get suspended.
Which amendment has been violated?
First: Freedom of Religion
If I explore in order to gain prestige for the king, which G am I exploring for?
Glory
What does LACY stand for?
Lexington
and
Concord
Yorktown
Document: List of grievances against the king, signed in 1776
Declaration of Independence
Author of the US Constitution
James Madison
A police officer barges into a woman's home and takes her PS4 because she hasn't paid her tickets.
Which amendment does this violate?
Fourth Amendment: Search and Seizure
If I live in the Southern colonial region, how can I make my money?
Cash Crops, agriculture, tobacco
Why is Saratoga considered the turning point? Who did the Colonists gain?
France, Marquis de Lafayette
This Ordinance set up a method to admit New States into America. It required 60,000 people.
Northwest Ordinance
Author of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Which principle states that power is shared between the state and federal government?
Federalism
In 1620, the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, and founded their government under the Mayflower Compact. What type of government was the Mayflower Compact?
Self-government
Tyranny means abuse of power. Who was the main tyrant in the American Revolution?
King George III
First constitution of the US, but it made the federal government too weak!
Articles of Confederation
Federalists
Which principle states that the power of the federal government must be divided or separated into 3 branches?
Separation of Powers
BONUS: Who represents each branch?
In Canada, the French participated in trade. What did they trade for?
FURS
BONUS:... because they like __________
He trained them!
BONUS: What did soldiers have to eat during the Winter at Valley Forge?
Ten Amendments added into the Constitution
Bill of Rights
BONUS: Who wanted the Bill of Rights to be added?
Name two Anti-Federalists
Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, George Mason
Which amendments protect you with COURTS and COPS? HINT: There are 5 TOTAL.
4th-8th amendment
William Penn founded Pennsylvania. Lord Baltimore founded Maryland. What does Pennsylvania and Maryland have in common?
Founded for religious freedom
When did American gain independence?
July 4th, 1776