People
Which enslaved man became a spy for BOTH England and the Continental Army?
James Armistead Lafayette
The Boston Tea Party was when the Sons of Liberty dressed up as Native Americans and dumped tea into Boston Harbor as a protest against unfair tea taxes.
What things were taxed during the Stamp Act?
Stamps, newspapers, and other paper materials.
Name 3 things the 1st Amendment allows citizens.
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom of press (write what you believe)
- Freedom of gather (peaceful protests)
This branch MAKES the law.
Legislative Branch
Who said, "Give me Liberty or give me DEATH!"
Patrick Henry
Describe the Boston Massacre.
The Boston Massacre was a fight between colonists and Red Coats in the town where 5 people were shot and killed. They called it a massacre to make others think it was a BIG deal!
What was taxed during the Sugar Act?
Sugar products...duh!
What does the 2nd Amendment allow?
The right to bear (own) guns.
This branch JUDGES the laws made.
The Judicial Branch.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the French & Indian War?
What was taxed during the Towneshend Act?
Paint, led, glass, and other building materials.
Someone spray-painted graffiti on the local library. The police chief said anyone who does not let police officers search their house for paint will be put in jail. Which right protects you in this situation?
Amendment 4
This branch ENFORCES the law.
The Executive Branch.
Who was the first person killed during the Boston Massacre, but was left out of the image?
Who met during the 1st Continental Congress?
Leaders from each state came together in Philadelphia to discuss what was working and what wasn't working. They made plans for how they wanted America to be governed.
What was the Quartering Act?
Red Coats could live in your home and colonists had to do all their chores.
You are grocery shopping. The store owner says you must practice the same religion as them to be invited in and shop. Which right protects you in this situation?
Amendment 1
Fixing roads by your school is the _____ job.
LOCAL govenment.
Which young female leader made TWO dangerous rides during the American Revolution?
Sybil Ludington
Why was Ben Franklin accused of TREASON against the King and Great Britain?
Ben Franklin was accused of treason for supporting the colonists and their protests. Parliament said it was against the mother country, but Franklin said he was no longer a member of England.
Why was King George taxing the colonists?
He wanted money for all that Great Britain had lost during the French & Indian War.
You are on trial, and the court wants to summon all of your former friends, cousins, and co-workers to be on the jury. Which amendment says this cannot happen?
Amendment 6
Making rules for all of New Jersey schools is _____ job.
STATE government.