The Founding Fathers of America got their ideas for government from two main philosophers. Who are they?
John Locke and Baron Von Montesquieu.
(Literally two of the only people you have to remember this year in my class)
100
The English Bill of Rights was written to demanded rights/ freedoms for the people. This document is very similar to what American document
The Bill of Rights. (which are our first 10 amendments in the Constitution).
100
What country ruled over America before the America became their own country?
England
100
The American colonists were not happy about being taxed by England, so they wrote this document saying they wanted to be their own country.
The Declaration of Independence
100
Name three of the original thirteen colonies (without getting one wrong)
Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island
200
What is the idea of natural rights?
the belief that individuals are born with basic rights that cannot be taken away by governments; life, liberty, and property
200
This historical document limited the King of England's power. It was on of the first document that issued the Rule of law- (a principle in the U.S. Constitution) says all people, rulers and citizens, must follow the law
Magna Carta
200
England started to tax the colonists a lot. This made them mad. What was the worst part about being taxed by England?
Think of the saying!
They had no representation (or say) in the English Government.
No taxation without representation.
200
Name one complaint listed in the Declaration of Independence?
1) imposing taxes without consent
2)depriving colonists of the benefits of having a trial by jury
3) allowing British soldiers into your home
4) Boston Massacre
5) Boston Tea Party
200
Name one person who signed the Declaration of Independence
Ben Franklin, John Adams, John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson
300
In America what do we mean by separation of powers? (talking about our branches of government)
When a government’s powers are separated, it is less likely to become corrupt.
Legislative Branch - makes laws
Executive Branch- enforces laws
Judicial Branch- interprets laws
300
This document was written in a common style, and convinced the people of American that separating from England to form their own country was the best thing to do. Clue- written in by Thomas Paine to encourage revolution
Common Sense
300
How did the American Colonists respond to the Tea Act?
With the Boston Tea Party. In order to protest the tax on tea, the colonist dressed up as Native Americans and threw over 300 crates of tea into the Boston Harbor
300
What were some of the natural rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
300
What was the name of the King of England when the colonists declared their Independence?
King George III (C'mon it was the name of one of the categories)
400
What is the idea of a "social contract"?
There is an unspoken contract between a government and it’s people. People consent (allow) to be governed by a fair government.
400
This document was written by the Pilgrims. It was a plan for self government in America (there was no government at the time).
Mayflower Compact
400
What was the Stamp Act?
It was a tax on all writing materials
400
The Declaration of Independence states that governments get their power from where?
From the people the govern. (Me and you)
400
How many stars on the American flag today? Why is there that many?
50 for 50 states
500
Which philosopher thinker came up with the idea of "separation of powers"?
Baron Von Montesquieu = 3 words
"separation of powers" = 3 words
500
What document officially told England that America was breaking away to start their own country?
Declaration of Independence
500
What holiday was created with the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Fourth of July (or Independence Day)
500
In your own words what does this quote mean?
"People are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights"
People have rights that can not be taken away from governments