Facts1
The revolutionary war was between what 2 countries?
U.S. and Britian
The British king was placing unfair "what" on the colonists?
taxes
American colonists thought it was worth the fight for freedom and to risk their "what"?
Lives
The revolutionary war made Americans decide they needed to create their own "what"?
Government
Once colonists decided to have their own government, they began writing the "what"?
Constitution
The constitution was written during the "What"?
constitutional convention
The constitutional convention was held in the city of "where"?
Philidelphia
How many states sent delegates to attend the constitutional convention?
12
Which state did not send a delegate to the constitutional convnetion?
Rhode Island
What was the document called that was going to help the American colonists be united?
Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is known as the "what"?
Highest law of the land
How many parts does the constitution have?
3
What are the 3 parts of the constitution?
Which part of the constitution explains that this government is not forced by a king, but it's created with the consent of the people?
Preamble
The writers of the constitution were known as the "what"?
founding fathers
What is the name of the GUIDEBOOK that taught people about the constitution and why it was a good idea?
Federalist Papers
Who is the father of the constitution?
James Madison
Government is the way a country is "what"?
organized
How many years ago was the constitution written?
Over 200 years ago
What are the 3 branches of government?
Legislative, executive, judicial