Before the Constitution
When did American colonists declare independence from England?
July 4, 1776
True or False:
The Constitution is still the framework of the U.S Government.
True
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Executive, and Judicial
What branch of the military did Ms. Tinch's dad serve in?
Marines
Fill in the blank: Western Middle School for the ____
Arts!
True or False:
The Articles of Confederation is the document we still use today for our government.
False!
At the Constitutional Convention, they decided _______ is the title of the leader of the Executive Branch
a. President
b. Speaker
c. General
a. President
What is the Judicial Branch made up of?
Supreme Court and other state courts
will also take just supreme court or courts
Where is Ms. Tinch from?
Denver, Colorado
will also take Lexington, KY
What room is Ms. Bridgeford in?
301!
Who was the General for the Continental Army?
George Washington
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
Philadelphia, PA
What is Congress made up of?
Senate and House of Representatives
What branch of the military did Ms. Bridgeford's sister serve in?
Navy
What club does Ms. Bridgeford run?
Crochet Club
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was invited to lead the Constitutional Convention?
a) Ben Franklin
b) George Washington
c) James Madison
b) George Washington
True or False:
The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution at the Constitutional Convention.
False!
Ms. Tinch's first name
Zoe
Who is Hercules Mulligan?
He was a tailor turned spy for General George Washingtons Army