Life After the Revolutionary War
From whom did the Americans win their independence?
The British
Many of the men at the convention did not _______ with each other about how our government should run.
agree
What does the Constitution do?
It sets the rules for American government.
What is "Congress"?
the group of people who write the laws for the United States
Where can the original signed copy of the Constitution be found?
at the National Archives building in Washington, D.C
Who was the King of England at that time?
King George III
Which city was the Constitutional Convention held in?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called the ___________.
Bill of Rights
What does "elected" mean?
chosen by voting
What is it called when there is a change made to the Constitution?
an amendment
Where people richer or poorer after the Revolutionary War ended?
poorer
The Founding Fathers wanted to make sure the leader of our country did not have too much _________.
power
What does "freedom of religion" mean?
People have the right to choose their religion and how they practice or worship.
How did James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton teach people about the Constitution
Newspaper articles
Who became the FIRST president of the United States?
George Washington
How many colonies (states) were there?
13
What do we call the set of rules that gives government power and explains how a country’s government works?
The Constitution
What does debating mean?
discussing or arguing opinions about a topic
What is an "amendment"?
a change to the Constitution
What kind of leaders did other countries have at the time the Constitution was created?
Kings and Queens
Americans had to find a way to create their new _____________.
government
James Madison, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Alexander Hamilton are some of our __________ Fathers.
Founding
What is another word for "liberty"?
freedom
How is the president chosen?
people vote for who they want to become president
What are the biggest words on the first page of the Constitution?
We the people