That's the Plan Man
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What Document Am I?
Early Years
Amendments
100
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
100
27
How many paragraphs in the Declaration of Independence are focused on the abuses by the British monarchy against the colonists?
100
Declaration of Independence
Which document declared freedom from Britain's rule?
100
Boston Tea Party
What event in history took place as a form of rebellion against the heavy taxation of the British on the colonists?
100
2nd
What amendment is the right to bear arms?
200
Daniel Shays
Who led a rebellion against banks foreclosing on farms?
200
8th
What amendment is cited in cases involving the death penalty?
200
Articles of Confederation
What was our first Constitution in the U.S.?
200
New York City
What was our first nation's capital?
200
5th
I plead the ??
300
James Madison
Who introduced 12 Amendments?
300
55
How many delegates went to Philadelphia to 'revise' the Articles of Confederation?
300
Federalist Papers
What has 85 separate articles?
300
1789
When did George Washington go into office as our first President of the United States?
300
13th
Which amendment abolished slavery?
400
James Madison, John Jay & Alexander Hamilton
Who wrote the Federalist Papers?
400
1774
What year did the First Continental Congress meet?
400
Bill of Rights
What do we call the first 10 amendments?
400
Factions
These were seen as potential groups that would cause instability in the government?
400
8th
Which amendment addresses cruel and unusual punishment?
500
Anti-Federalist
What party did Thomas Jefferson side with?
500
Virigina Plan
What is the name of the plan that recommended that representation in Congress be based on the state's population?
500
Federalist Paper #10
What was the name of the document written by James Madison addressing the issue of factions?
500
Writ of Habeas Corpus
This requires police officials to show a judge proof as to why a person is being held
500
18th and 21st
Which 2 amendments are associated with prohibition (legalization and illegalization of alcohol)?
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