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Famous Leaders
B o R, Yeah!
The Constitution
Shove it, England
Hodge Podge
100
Farewell my people. You will always remember me fondly for being the Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington.
100
The Bill of Rights are the first 10 __________ to the U.S. Constitution.
What are AMENDMENTS.
100
The writers of the U.S. Constitution were smart, but many of my bright ideas came from this significant 1687 document.
What is the English Bill of Rights.
100
I favor independence from Great Britain, and I ain't afraid to show it!
Who were Patriots.
100
Happy Birthday! America's very first Independence Day was celebrated on which date in American history?
What is July 4, 1776.
200
Why was Thomas Paine’s Common Sense such a significant work during the Revolutionary war era?
What is it convinced many Americans who had been undecided to support independence.
200
Why was a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
What is to establish the rights of the people.
200
When was the United States Constitution ratified?
What is 1788.
200
What did British taxation represent to the colonists?
What is a restriction on their rights as British citizens.
200
What feature must a nation have to be considered a democracy?
What is citizen participation in government.
300
Bow to me, for I am the King of England. I am almighty and powerful, and rule those cheeky American colonies.
Who is King George III.
300
What are the 5 freedoms listed in the first amendment?
What are freedom of speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion.
300
What is the concept of separation of powers built within the United States Constitution?
What is each branch of government has its own set of powers.
300
Why did the colonists participate in the Boston Tea Party?
What is they used the opportunity to protest Britain's control over the colonies.
300
In what year was Jamestown founded?
What is 1607.
400
I am the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Also, as the 3rd American president, I authorized the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Who is Thomas Jefferson.
400
Which Amendment grants Americans their right to vote?
What is there is no such amendment.
400
Which American president is often referred to as the Father of the US Constitution?
Who is James Madison.
400
What do the "list of grievances" noted in the Declaration of Independence express?
What is a set of complaints against King George III.
400
Why were the Articles of Confederation considered an epic failure?
What is they were weak due to no executive branch to enforce laws, Congress could not collect taxes, no national court system, and each states only had one vote in Congress (regardless of population).
500
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were my ideas first, way back in the 17th century.
Who is John Locke.
500
When were the Bill of Rights ratified?
What is 1791.
500
What are the 3 branches of government and what are their roles?
What are-- Legislative - makes the laws Executive - Executes (carries out) the laws Judicial - interprets the laws
500
Natural rights are those defined as...
What is rights that can only be taken away through a fair process established by the government.
500
Why didn't colonists claim independence before 1776?
What is the colonists believed themselves to be loyal to British citizens.