Bill of Rights
What amendment allows freedom of speech
What is the 1st amendment
What did the framers mean by a more perfect union
They mean't to unite all the states as one government
What were the major weaknesses of the federal government under the Articles?
The central government lacked the power to levy taxes, regulate interstate or foreign commerce, or force states to obey national laws.
When was the Treaty of Paris officially signed
September 3, 1783
Who was the first president
George WashingMachine
What amendment prohibits an unfair and cruel punishment
What is the 8th amendment
What is the significance of the opening phrase "We the People
It establishes us as people
What was the main purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
the Articles of Confederation served as the first constitution of the United States
Who were the key American negotiators present in Paris
Benjamin Franklin, John Jay, and John Adams.
How many states were there before 50
13
What ensures the citizens to keep and own firearms
What is the 2nd amendment
What does it mean to insure domestic tranquility
It refers to maintaining peace and order within the nation’s borders
What replaced the Articles of confederation
The Constitution
What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Paris
To end the American Revolutionary War
What year was the Declaration of Independence Signed
1776
What amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches
What is the 4th amendment
What is the purpose of providing for the common defense
it gives the government the responsibility to protect the nation from outside threats
Why did the Articles of Confederation intentionally create a weak central government?
They feared that a powerful national government would become tyrannical
What were the new western borders of the United States defined by the treaty?
The Mississippi River formed the western border, expanding the nation significantly westward from the Atlantic coast.
What number president was Abraham Lincoln
15th
What amendment Reinforces federalism
What is the 10th amendment
What does "secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity" mean?
It means ensuring freedom, rights, and liberties for both the current generation and all future generations of American citizens
What was Shay's Rebellion, and why was it significant to the failure of the Articles?
It was an armed uprising in Massachusetts led by farmers protesting rising debts, taxes, and economic chaos
What did the treaty say about Loyalist property?
It stated that Congress would "earnestly recommend" that state legislatures recognize the property rights of Loyalists and allow them to sue for the recovery of lands confiscated during the war.
How many U.S. Presidents Have Been assassinated