leaders of the American Revolution
who was commander in chief of the Continental Army?
George Washington
refusing to buy goods from a certain country.
Boycott
what is the 10th amendment?
powers reserved to the states
what is the 1st Amendment?
freedom of speech religion, and press right to assemble; right to the petition
what does it mean by they divide the powers of government into three branches?
separation of powers
who were the Patriot writer?
Mercy Otis Warren
to cancel an act or law.
Repeal
what is the 7th ammenment?
trial by jury in civil cases
what is the 4th Amendment?
no unlawful search and seizure
the people hold the ultimate power
popular sovereignty
who was the wife of John Adams?
Abigail Adams
using ships to prevent goods from leaving a harbor.
Blockade
what is the 9th Amendment?
rights reserved to the people
what is the 2nd Amendment?
right to bear arms
power is shared between the states and national government
Federalism
who is American hero and Martyr of Boston Massacre?
Crispus Attucks
military force made up of ordinary citizens.
Militia
what is the 6th Amendment?
the right to a fast and public trial, right to have a lawyer
what is the 3rd amendment?
no quartering troops during peace time
makes sure no branch becomes too powerful
checks and balances
who was the French Noble who helped the Americans during the Revolutionary War?
Marquis de Lafayette
American colonistswho stayed loyal to Great Britain.
Loyalist
what is the 8th Amendment?
no cruel or unusual punishment for excessive fines or bail
what is the 5th Amendment
right to Due Process, no Double Jeopardy, do not have to testify against yourself
the power of the government is restricted by the US Constitution
limited to government