Vocabulary
an introductory statement
preamble
written or proven record that provides evidence or information about a subject
document
this act taxed imports
Townshend Act
This person drafted the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Jefferson
Right to a fair trial is amendment #
6
having one legislative body
unicameral
to make formally known
declare
taxed any printed paper goods
Stamp Act
The Declaration of Independence was signed on this date & year
July 4, 1776
The U.S. Constitution has this many amendments
27
an agreement of a dispute by both sides
compromise
powers given to the government that are directly stated
expressed power
parliament could tax as it pleased
Declatory Act
"ensure domestic tranquiity" means
make sure there is peace at home
This is considered to be the Supreme Law of the land
U. S. Constitution
powers given to the government that are not explicitly stated
implied power
a formal complaint regarding an injustice, or unfair treatment of rights
grievance
King George created this as a result of the Boston Tea Party because he was angry
Intolerable Act
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves
False
Name 3 of the freedoms listed under the 1st amendment
Religion. Speech. Press. Assembly. Petition
signing or giving formal consent to a legal document
ratification
a change or addition to improve a text
amendment
The colonists created this slogan because they were angry about being taxed and not having a say in the decisions
"No taxation without representation"
Name 2 reasons the colonists had an advantage that helped win the Revolutionary War
Homefield Advantage. Civilian Support.
Great Leadership. Knowledge of the terrain
Motivation. Help from France & Spain
due process of the law is amendment #
5