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French and Indian War
Declaring Independenc
Revolution and New Nation
The Bill of Rights
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Britain and France
Who fought in the French and Indian War?
100
money that people or businesses pay to support the government
What is a tax?
100
change in government by force
What is a revolution?
100
10
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
100
official announcement
What is a proclamation?
200
American Indians joined both sides to fight.
Why is it called the French and Indian War?
200
freedom from the control of another person or government
What is independence?
200
Loyalist
What is a person who wanted the colonies to remain loyal to Britain?
200
Freedom of Speech, Press, Religion, and Petition. People have the right to any religion, they can say what they want, and write what they want. They can also appeal to the government if they feel something is wrong.
What is the first amendment and what does it mean?
200
when people refuse to use or buy certain goods or services
What is a boycott?
300
person or group that joins another as a partner in battle
What is an ally?
300
a written request for action signed by many people
What is a petition
300
Patriot
What is a person who supported the Revolution and wanted independence?
300
The government can not unreasonably search people or their property without a warrant.
What does the 4th amendment, Right of Search and Seizure Regulated, mean?
300
approve something officially
What does ratify mean?
400
agreement between countries and rulers
What is a treaty?
400
Independence, in 1776
What did the colonist declare and in what year?
400
a constitution
What is a document that outlines the laws of the government called?
400
The Right to a Trial by Jury
What is the 7th amendment?
400
change or correction to improve something
What is an amendment?
500
They battled over land in North America. Britain won!
What were Britain and France fighting over in the French and Indian War? Who won?
500
They wanted freedom from Britain
Why did the colonist declare independence?
500
group of states that together form one country
What is a confederation?
500
Excessive bail, cruel punishment
What is the 8th amendment?
500
11,000
Since the Bill of Rights, how many amendments have been proposed? (don't worry this won't be on the test!)