More Rights, Please
1st Amendment
Freedom of Speech, Religion, Petition, Assembly, etc.
Rules by violence
Dictatorship
The 2nd Continental Congress did what?
Finalized the US Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence was signed in what year?
1776
"We need to throw tea in the Boston Harbor!"
Boston Tea Party
2nd Amendment
Right to bear arms
Has a King or a Queen, but does not contain any types of branches of power
Monarchy
Name the three powers we talked about in class
Central, Confederal, and Federal
The US Constitution was our 1st, 2nd, or 3rd constitution?
2nd
"Send the Grievances to King George III at once!" What are grievances?
Complaints
6th Amendment
Speedy and Fair Trial/Right to counsel
Current government the USA has...
Representative Democracy
What is Social Contract Theory?
Giving up rights in exchange for protection by the government
The Articles of Confederation was a very weak government. Name one reason why!
Multiple answers
"It is time for us farmers to take back what is ours! Rebel and we can show them that this government needs to change."
Shay's Rebellion
10th Amendment
Powers not granted to the government are reserved to the states/people
Ruled by God(s), Divine power
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin!
The Federalist Papers was a compilation of essays that talked about Anti v. Federalist. What is the difference between these two groups?
Multiple answers
"But...what can we put on paper goods in order to collect a tax from the colonist?"
Stamps (Stamp Act)
What are Natural Rights? Who was the first to come up with them and what are his three examples?
Rights that are inherent to all humans...John Locke...Life, Liberty, and Property
Julius Caesar was great leader, but was killed by one of his best friends, Brutus. This powerful group of men decided to overthrow him...making it this form of government.
Oligarchy
Where is the rapper Eminem from?
8 Mile (Detroit, Michigan)
Describe the importance of the Northwest Territory and Northwest Ordinance.
Multiple answers
The Boston Massacre is similar to an event that happened during the 60's. What is the name of the famous event and where did it take place?
Vietnam War (Kent State Protest) and Kent, OH