Roots of America
An English document known as the "Great Charter", inspired the U.S. to create the Articles of Confederation.
What is the Magna Carta?
This took place with the delegates in Philadelphia in 1774 to repeal the Intolerable Acts and end British military power.
What is the First Continental Congress?
This was formerly known as the Connecticut Compromise and called for the creation of a bicameral legislature. (Senate & House of Representatives)
What is the Great Compromise?
I did not want to incriminate myself, therefore I will remain silent.
What is the 5th Amendment?
I am allowed to speak and protest freely as a citizen in America.
What is the 1st Amendment?
This English Document stated that Monarchs would no longer be able to enact laws, raise taxes, or keep an army without Parliament's consent.
What is the English Bill of Right?
After several protest and battles, the colonist finally gained their independence in 1776.
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Partially counting enslaved African Americans to increase the voting power of the slave states.
What is the Three - Fifths Compromise?
It is (highly) unlikely, however if a war were to occur I must help and house soldiers. (Only if my country authorizes)
What is the 3rd Amendment?
They are trying to search my home without a court ordered warrant.
What is the 4th Amendment?
What political ideas derived from English Political heritage?
What are the Articles of Confederation and U.S. Constitution?
In 1777 the nation's first constitution was adopted, after six drafts.
What are the Articles of Confederation?
They were supporters of the Constitution.
Who were the Federalist?
I have a permit to carry a weapon, in the state of Illinois.
What is the 2nd Amendment?
A friend of mine suffered a concussion due to brutal police behavior.
What is the 8th Amendment?
This was Parliament's first attempt to tax the Colonist in 1765.
What is the Stamp Act?
It occurred in 1787 and created a new system of admitting states into the Union. It is also responsible for states we now know as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
What is the Northwest Ordinance?
They feared a national government that would be too strong and unfair to the citizens.
Who were the AntiFederalist?
As a citizen, I may be treated differently if I am involved in a federal case versus if I am involved in a state case.
What is the 10th Amendment?
Awaiting my trial should not take this long.
What is the 6th Amendment?
This was the Colonist first attempt to protest and separate from British rule/control on December 16, 1773.
What is the Boston Tea Party?
This chaotic event caused the nation's new found government to question the Articles of Confederation. It took place in 1786.
What is Shay's Rebellion?
It took place in 1791 and ratified 10 of the amendments.
What is the Bill of Rights?
If my case involves a certain amount of money, my peers will decide my fate.
What is the 7th Amendment?
I have the right to peacefully walk down the street in any neighborhood in the U.S.
What is the 9th Amendment?