The right of trial by jury shall be preserved in civil cases
What is The Seventh Amendment
100
New York City, 1789
What is the place and year of George Washington's Inauguration as our first president?
100
France wanted the U.S. to join in a war against Britain in 1794. Washington and the Congress decided the country wasn't yet strong enough so they stayed out.
What is to remain neutral
100
The Supreme Court Decision of 1857 ruling that a slave who had been in free territory was still the property of his owner. Also ruled that slaves had no rights and slavery could exist anywhere in U.S. Cause of the Civil War
What is The Dred Scott Decision?
200
Right to a fair trial by an impartial jury, to know the nature and cause of the charge. Right to know who is testifying against you, get witnesses to help you and a lawyer to defend you.
What is The Sixth Amendment
200
All powers not delegated to the federal government, or prohibited to the states shall be reserved to the states.
What is the Tenth Amendment?
200
John Adams-1789
What is the name of our first Vice-President (and second President)?
200
This crucial Supreme Court Ruling gave the Supreme Court the right of "judicial review", the right to declare a law unconstitutional.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
200
Francis Scott Key, happy to see the American flag still flying over Ft. McHenry in 1814, wrote this poem. It was later a famous song... a VERY FAMOUS and important song...
What is "The Star-Spangled Banner"?
300
You may not be forced to have soldiers quartered in your home.
What is The Third Amendment
300
President during the establishment of the first two political parties, The Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans
Who was John Adams?
300
Thomas Jefferson-secretary of state, Alexander Hamilton-secretary of Treasury, Henry Knox, secretary of war, Edmund Randolph, attorney general.
Who were the members of George Washington's cabinet?
300
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson sent officials to France to buy the city of New Orleans. They bought a wee bit more...
What is The Louisiana Purchase?
300
Americans had their capital burned but won respect with several victories. The biggest win for the U.S, actually came when the war had ended but no one in the west had known it yet. The victory was won by General Andrew Jackson.
What is The Battle of New Orleans?
400
Outlines the rights of the defendant. We don't have to testify against ourselves and can't be tried for the same crime twice. Can't be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process.
What is The Fifth Amendment
400
Any rights not mentioned in the Constitution are reserved to the people
What is the Ninth Amendment?
400
farmers in Pennsylvania in 1794 rebelled against paying federal taxes-
What is The Whiskey Rebellion?
400
The two leaders of "The Corps of Discovery" explored much of the new land bought from France. Their exploration lasted from 1804-1806. You must have both first and last names for credit!
Who were Merriwether Lewis and William Clark?
400
This treaty ended the War of 1812 and guaranteed freedom of the seas for U.S. ships. Britain also agreed to withdraw its forces from the western frontier.
What is the Treaty of Ghent? Ghent is in Belgium
500
Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor shall anyone be subject to cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the eighth amendment?
500
Forbids unreasonable searches and seizures in homes, property and on persons.
What is the Fourth Amendment?
500
This treaty was signed with Britain in 1794. Britain agreed to pay for damages to U.S. ships and remove its remaining soldiers from the western territories claimed by the U.S.
What is The Jay Treaty?
500
Reasons why The United States went to war with Britain in 1812. Also, name of group pushing for war.
What is impressment of sailors from American ships, British backing of Indian attacks in the Ohio Valley. War Hawks!
500
This era is known as a time when Americans felt increased pride and confidence. It was during this time that The Monroe Doctrine was declared and the Federalist Party faded away. What was this era called?