American Revolution
People
Bill of Rights
Principles of Gov.
Constitutions
Final Jeopardy
100
Why was the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point of the American Revolution?
The American victory convinced France to become our ally.
100
Wrote Common Sense to convince Americans to join the Patriot cause.
Thomas Paine
100
This amendment was passed in response to — F.budget pressures that created a shortage of military housing
G.house searches conducted by British troops
H.the housing of British troops in civilian homes
J.the use of civilian houses to store military supplies
H. the housing of British troops in civilian homes.
100
The first ten amendments of the Constitution were examples of what principle?
Individual rights
100
The first constitution of the independent 13 colonies.
Articles of Confederation
100
Who is credited with the idea of unalienable rights?
John Locke
200
What was one result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783?
A.Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
B.Competing Seminole and Spanish claims in West Florida were resolved.
C.The British navy agreed to stop pressing American sailors into service.
D.British territory in eastern Canada was ceded to France.
A. Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
200
Who is often considered the founder of the U.S. Navy? (The first naval hero)
John Paul Jones
200
The right to bear arms in order maintain a militia.
Second Amendment.
200
"All powers not given to the federal government, or denied to the states, belong to the states."
- Tenth Amendment
This amendment is an example of what principle of government?
Federalism
200
Which speaker is in favor of ratifying the Constitution?
Speaker 1
200
A two house legislature is called a --
Bicameral legislature
300
What was the result of the Battle of Yorktown?
America delivered a decisive victory over Britain.
(the final major battle of the revolution)
300
Wrote plays making fun of British Loyalists. She was a Patriot and advocate for independence.
Mercy Otis Warren
300
Tell me the RAPPS of the first amendment.
Religion. Assembly. Petition. Press. Speech.
300
"We the People in order to form a more perfect union..."
This quote reflects which constitutional principle of government?
Popular Sovereignty
300
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government in order to --
A.promote western migration
B.allow colonies to pay off their debts
C.protect the power of the states
D.help contain nationalism
C. protect the power of the states.
300
Explain what the Great Compromise was.
Answers will vary. I will take the most complete answer!
400
Where were the first shots of the revolution fired?
Lexington
400
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
A Virginian.
Thomas Jefferson.
400
If I don't want to incriminate myself. I better plead this amendment.
5th
400
Which constitutional principle is best illustrated by the actions listed in the box?
Checks and Balances
400
At the Constitutional Convention in 1787 members met in order to fix the ---
Articles of Confederation.
400
Explain what the tariff compromise was.
Answers will vary. I will take the most complete answer.
500
Where did George Washington camp with the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-1778?
(It was a tough winter/time for the American troops)
Valley Forge
500
Father of the Constitution
James Madison
500
Says that the police can't show up and search your house for no reason.
4th
500
The principle divided the national government into three separate branches.
Separation of Powers.
500
Patrick Henry’s speech warns of the approach of a storm, which turned out to be —
A.the Whiskey Rebellion
B.the American Revolution
C.the French and Indian War
D.Shays’s Rebellion
B. the American Revolution
500
What provided an organized way of settling the Northwest Territory gained in the Treaty of Paris 1783?
Northwest Ordinance 1787
600
What treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
600
These people were in favor of ratifying the Constitution without the Bill of Rights. They were also in favor of a strong central government.
Federalists.
600
This amendment says that people have other rights not mentioned in the constitution. (Privacy, marriage, to wear flip flops with jeans...etc.)
9th
600
This principle is where people vote to elect their representation.
Republicanism
600
These were written by people like Alexander Hamilton to convince people to support ratification of the Constitution.
The Federalists Papers.
600
What event led to the founders of the country meeting to revise the Articles of Confederation?
Shay's Rebellion.