U.S Constitution
How many articles are in the constitution?
There are seven articles in the U.S constitution.
What was the first English colony in North America?
The Virginia Colony
In the debate between Jefferson and Hamilton, who was in favor of the National Bank?
Alexander Hamilton
When did the Continental Congress approve the document of the declaration of independence?
The document was voted on July 2nd, 1776 but it was adopted on July 4th, 1776.
Where did South Carolina's settler originate from?
The original settlers came from Barbados.
Describe the legislative branch.
The legislative branch is in change of making all laws and control taxing and spending policies. It's made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Which colonies were part of the middle colonies?
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.
Who was Nat Turner?
He was a black activist that made a revolt to abolish slavery using violence against white people.
What was the Stamp Act?
This act stated that all papers printed in the colonies needed to be embossed with an official stamp. Each paper used was taxed and the purpose of this law was to pay Great Britain’s war debt from the French and Indian War.
What was the Walking Purchase?
It was one of the most famous frauds of colonial America. The Indians agreed that they would cede the piece of land a man could travel in 36 hours, so the governor James Logan hired fast runners who traveled a distance the Indians didn’t expect.
What's the fifth amendment about?
The right to a grand jury, prohibits double jeopardy, which is being accused twice for the same crime, and protects against self-incrimination.
When was the Pennsylvania Colony founded and who was the founder?
It was founded on 1681 by William Penn.
What was the Temperance Movement about?
Reduce the amount of alcohol a person could drink because God didn't like us that way.
Name four of the Intolerable Acts and explain the Boston Port Act.
Four Intolerable Acts are the Boston Port Act, the Massachusetts Government Act, the Administration of Justice Act, and the Quartering Act. The Boston Port Act was an act directed to the Boston population as a punishment for the Boston Tea Party. It stated that the Boston port will be closed to all ships until the colonists paid for the tea lost.
How did the English Toleration Act of 1690 change things in terms of voting?
This stated that all protestants could worship freely. People no longer needed a membership at a congregationalist church in order to vote.