American Revolution
Who were the two main groups with differing opinions on the revolution?
Patriots & Loyalists
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was the first President of the United States?
(George Washington)
Which branch of government makes the laws?
(Legislative Branch - Congress)
What document created a strong federal government?
(The Constitution)
What is 1 reason that Patriots wanted to be independent from England?
They were being taxed without representation in Parliament.
What document declared that people have the right to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"?
(The Declaration of Independence)
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Which branch enforces the laws?
(Executive Branch - President)
What is an amendment?
A change to the Constitution
Who wrote a pamphlet encouraging the colonists to fight for independence?
Thomas Paine
What was the first government system of the U.S.?
(Articles of Confederation)
Who encouraged her husband to "remember the ladies" when creating the new government?
(Abigail Adams)
Which branch interprets (understands) the Constitution?
(Judicial Branch - Courts)
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who died at the Boston Massacre and became a symbol of the revolution?
Crispus Attucks
What replaced the Articles of Confederation?
(The Constitution)
What was the title of the book that Thomas Paine wrote to encourage revolution?
(Common Sense)
What is the highest court in the U.S.?
The Supreme Court
What did the Constitution replace?
The Articles of Confederation
Who was a Native American leader who allied with the British?
Joseph Brant
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The states had too much power (no central government), this meant that there was no unity
Which British king ruled during the American Revolution?
(King George III)
Who is in charge of the Executive Branch?
(The President)
Why is the Constitution important?
It created a strong U.S. government (national government).