Early Colonists
The early colonists came to America to find __________.
freedom
The First Continental Congress was just a special name for the leaders having a __________________.
meeting
The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution are known as the _______ of __________.
Bill of Rights
The 5th amendment allows citizens to have the right to remain __________ if they run into legal problems.
silent
England is on the continent of …..
Europe
After the first meeting at the First Continental Congress in Pennsylvania, a war known as the American _______________ began.
Revolution
The 2nd amendment allows the citizens to this with proper identification, allowing them to protect themselves and their country.
right to bear arms
TRUE or FALSE
The 9th Amendment says that people have more rights than the ones listed in the Constitution. In other words — just because a right isn’t written down doesn’t mean you don’t have it.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE
At first, England paid little attention to these colonists in America, and the people were not strictly controlled by English law and government.
TRUE
Leaders sent their complaints to King _________ the III in ____________.
George
Britain
What does the 1st amendment give citizens the right to? (There are 5 items)
freedom of speech
freedom of press
freedom of assembly
freedom of religion
freedom of petition
The 8th Amendment protects people from cruel or unfair punishment if they are found guilty of a crime.
It makes sure that the government treats everyone fairly and humanely — even if they did something wrong.
TRUE or FALSE
Illinois has the death penalty.
FALSE
The Boston Tea Party was a political ____________ that occurred on December 16, 1773, in Boston, Massachusetts, where American colonists dressed as Indigenous Peoples to fight against the tax placed on tea.
protest
Paul Revere was an American colonist that secretly met with other leaders to protests. He rode through the night on his horse to warn the Americans that the _____________ troops were coming.
British
The 3rd amendment did not allow soldiers to knock on peoples doors to ask if they could ________ with them during war or peace.
live
The 6th Amendment explains the rights people have if they are accused of a crime.
It makes sure that everyone gets a fair and speedy trial and knows what they are being accused of.
What would a judge need to bang on their desk in order to get the peoples attention in the courtroom?
a gavel
Leaders of the 13 colonies scheduled a meeting to fight for their rights, in _____________, Pennsylvania, in 1774.
Philadelphia
How did Paul Revere decide to send his message to the colonists?
He lit one lantern to tell the British were coming by land and lit two lanterns to show they were coming by sea.
The 4th Amendment states police or the government can’t come into your home, take your things, or look through your stuff without a good reason—and usually, they need a _____________.
warrant
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments (changes) to the U.S. Constitution. It lists important _______________ that belong to all people in the United States
rights or freedoms