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Revolutionary War (Challenge)
100
This word means to come to an agreement between one another. James Madison was very good at doing this with other members during the Constitutional Convention. Starts with the letter "C."
What is "compromise."
100
This person wrote both "The Declaration of Independence' and "The Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom."
Who is "Thomas Jefferson."
100
This document said that people are allowed to worship as they please. It was written by Thomas Jefferson.
What is "The Virginia Statute of Religuous Freedom"
100
These are the three branches of our modern government.
What is "Executive, Legislative and Judicial"
100
This war was fought between the French/Indians and the colonists/British.
What is the "French and Indian War"
200

This word means a formal gathering of elected delegates tasked with drafting, revising, or replacing a constitution 

What a "Constitutional Convention."

200
This person was a role model for other presidents because of his leadership.
Who is "George Washington."
200
This document stated what rights Virginia citizens have. It was written by George Mason
What is the "Virginia Declaration of Rights."
200
This branch in the state is run by the governor who makes sure that laws are carried out.
What is the "Executive Branch."
200
This is the name for British government.
What is "Parliament"
300

What is an introductory statement in a document—such as a constitution, statute, or contract—that explains its purpose, intent.

What is "Preamble."

300

 While serving as the first Secretary of State, Jefferson  famously clashed with this "Treasury" rival over the creation of a National Bank and whether the Constitution should be interpreted "strictly."


Who is "Alexander Hamilton."

300
This document was created by James Madison who gained the title "Father of the _________."
What is the "The Constitution"
300

These two groups make up Congress in the Legislative branch.

What is the "House of Representatives" & "Senate"

300
This group of people supported the king during the American Revolution.
Who is "Loyalists"
400
This was a piece of farm machinery that caused fields of grain to be cut much more quickly than people could cut the grain by hand.
What is "The Mechanical Reaper."
400
This man is named "Father of the Constitution"
Who is "James Madison."
400
These two documents helped make up the Bill of Rights.
What are "Statute of Relgious Freedom" & " The Virginia Declaration of Rights."
400
This branch includes judges and courts
What is "The Judicial Branch."
400
This person supported the patirots by becoming a spy. This person won their freedom after the war
Who is "James Lafayette."
500
A word that means to attach or addition to the Constitution. Starts with the letter "A."
What is "Amend."
500

This 1798 set of laws, signed by Adams during the "Quasi-War" with France, aimed to restrict foreigners and punish "scandalous" writing against the government.


What is the "Alien and Sedition Acts"

500
This document stated that authority to govern belongs to the people rather than to kings and that all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
What is "The Declaration of Independence."
500

What branch of government is responsible for approving treaties, declaring war, and setting the budget

What is "the Legislative Branch"?

500
This was a French noblemen who volunteered his service to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. This man also contributed to the victory at Yorktown.
Who is "Marquis de Lafayette."