The Thirteen Colonies
What Ruler caused A fight for independence?
King George the III
How long was the war?
7 years
Is the seventh amendment civil or for people who commit crimes?
Civil
What is the preamble?
Describes the purpose of the constitution
Who "discovered" the new world?
What was the first tax placed on the colonies?
Stamp Act
Who won
British
How many people sit in the Grand Jury?
12-23
What are the articles?
What country had the most explorers?
England
What was the colonies first fighting for?
Taxation without representation.
What cause this war?
The French and British both wanted land North.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
No right to quarter Soldiers
What are the amendments?
Changes to the constitution
When did the explorers head towards the new world?
1492
What pushed England to fight?
The colonies started fighting back and not buying things from england.
When did this war start?
1754
What is the 4th Amendment?
Cna only search and seize with a warrant.
The president
How did Henery Hudson die?
No one knows
What was the first thing the colonies tried before fighting? (to get equal rights)
Olive Branch Petition
Who was the French and Indian war really against?
Spain and Great Briain
What is the amendment that says that there can be no excessive bail?
8th Amendment
What s article 7?
Ratification
Who did Giovanni Da Verrazano explore for?
France