Battles
The first battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Define act
A law or statute put in place by a government
What is the purpose of checks & balances?
Ensure no one person/branch of gov't has too much power
1st Amendment
Freedom of Religion, Speech, Press, and Assembly
What "check" does the Judicial branch have on the Executive branch?
Declare Presidential decisions unconstitutional
The first MAJOR battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Bunker Hill
Define ratify
To official approve/sanction something
What are the 3 basic rights listed in the Declaration of Indpendence?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
5th Amendment
You do NOT have to testify against yourself
Define the Stamp Act (1765)
A British tax on all paper products in the colonies
This battle is best known for George Washington's role in winning this battle.
Battle of Trenton
What is the difference between patriots and loyalists?
Patriots: Americans who wanted a revolution
Loyalists: Americans who remained loyal to the British crown
What was the original gov't of the U.S. and why did it fail?
9th Amendment
You have rights that aren’t in the Constitution or the amendments and they can’t be violated just because they aren’t listed
What "check" does the Legislative branch have on the Judicial branch?
Impeach judges
This battle is considered the turning point in the American Revolution.
Battle of Saratoga
Define "Common Sense"
47 page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine (patriot), advocating for colonial independence
DOUBLE JEOPARDY: How did the French & Indian War contribute to starting the American Revolution?
British won this war, but had massive debt---taxed colonists to pay-off debts
10th Amendment
The Federal gov’t only have the powers listed in the Constitution; the states have all other power
6th Amendment
Right to a (relatively) speedy trial, a lawyer, and an “unbiased” jury
The last battle of the American Revolution.
Siege of Yorktown
Define the Intolerable Acts
Laws in response to the Boston Tea Party—it did several things, like closed the port of Boston and set up martial law in Massachusetts
What does each branch of gov't "do" with the laws AND who is the highest power?
Legislative (Congress): Make the laws
Judicial (Supreme Court): Evaluate the laws
Executive (President): Carry out the laws
4th Amendment
You need a warrant to search somebody’s property through “probable cause”
Define enlightenment
A period in European history where traditional beliefs began being questioned; individual thought and knowledge began being prioritized