Bill of Rights
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of RIghts
British soldiers were called
Redcoats
Where was the Constitution written and signed?
Philadelphia
What is Mr. Horsley's first name?
Troy
The Rosa Parks bus incident occurred in this state.
Alabama
Which amendment gives you the freedom of speech, religion, and press?
1st
Who was the King of England during the war?
King George III (you still get the points if you don't know he was III)
What was the first plan for the government of the United States before the Constitution?
Articles of Confederation
What is the capital of Maryland?
Annapolis
Buses
Which amendment says the police need a warrant before searching your home?
4th
Britain was in debt and needed to raise money. To do this, they taxed the colonists more. They were in debt because of...
The French and Indian War
Who had too much power under the Articles of Confederation?
The states
Name the ocean to the west of California and to the east of us...
Pacific and Atlantic
IN what decade did the Civil Rights Act get passed (banning segregation)
The 1960s
You are protected from "cruel" and "_______" punishment
unusual
What secret group of Patriots, led by figures like Samuel Adams, carried out the Boston Tea Party?
Sons of Liberty
What are the first three words of the preamble of the Constitution?
We the People
What are the three branches of government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What was the name of the 6 year old girl who integrated an all white elementary school in New Orleans in 1960 (hint: first name is Ruby)
Bridges
Which amendement allows citizens to own firearms?
2nd
At which harsh winter camp did George Washington's army endure terrible conditions and training in 1777–1778?
Valley Forge
In what year was the Constitution written?
1787
What major 1803 land deal doubled the size of the United States?
Louisiana Purchase
What was the name of the southern state laws that enforced racial segregation? (Hint: Jim ______)
Crow