Bill of Rights
The word means a 'change' in the Constitution
amendment
What is the Constitution?
a plan
The title for someone who is chosen to speak or act for others
delegate
The year George Washington became President
1789
A group of people who did NOT have equal rights
Women, African Americans, white men with little money
The meeting that discussed a plan for a stronger government.
Constitutional Convention
When people hold the power of government
democracy
First president of the USA?
George Washington
Independence Day
July 4th
to come together peacefully
Essays that were written to explain benefit of a strong government
A law that has been passed
bill
The city that became a capital after NYC.
Philadelphia
The year the US Constitution was ratified
1788
Name a first amendment change
freedom of speech, press, religion & to assemble
The American Revolution
An approval for a change in the constitution
ratification
A way to track important events
a timeline
The year the Bill of Rights was ratified
1791
Person who wrote the 12 amendments
James Madison
Who thought the Constitution should be ratified?
John Jay
A type of government which states and the central government share power
Name a delegate that participated in the Constitutional Convention
Alexander Hamilton, John Lansing, Robert Yates
The year the colonies declare independence
1776