US History 1
When you separate the _______ from the constitution, you are distorting the original intent
Declaration of Independence
1). According to the Declaration, where does are freedom come from? 2). Why is this important?
1) God
2) Our rights don't come from the government, so the government can't take them away
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
The Bill of Rights
Based on the U.S. Constitution, the government is run by
The people
3 regions of original colonies
New England, Middle and Southern Colonies
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
In the Declaration of Independence, the creators made a list of grievances that puts the blame on _______ for tyranny
King George
According to the Declaration, why are Governments instituted among men?
To protect their freedom
Name the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration:
Life, Liberty, pursuit of happiness
Which treaty ended the American Revolution?
Treaty of Paris 1783
Who were the opposing sides in the American Revolution?
Patriots and British Loyalist
Revolutionary War
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July, 4th. 1776
Name the states that voted against Independence on July 1, 1776
Delaware, Pennsylvania, SC
What document states, "All men are created equal"?
Declaration of Independence
This amendment guarantees the right to protest
1st Amendment
This branch is responsible for making laws
Legislative Branch
The argument between these two men resulted in the creation of the Federalist and Anti-Federalists
Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that can't be taken away
Who made the 80 mile midnight ride to reach Philadelphia just in time to cast the tie-breaking vote for Delaware to support the Independence vote?
Caesar Rodney
How many grievances are in the Declaration?
27
What was the name of the meeting where the Constitution was drafted?
Constitutional Convention
a party that supported the common man, and was led by Thomas Jefferson....
Anti-Federalist (democratic-republicans)
What free state was created with the Missouri Compromise?
Maine
Executive
The term of a Supreme Court Justice
Life
Who is the "Father" of the Bill of Rights?
James Madison
The Virginia Plan wanted representation in Congress to be based on this
Population
What is my name? I'm the man who shot Alexander Hamilton...
Aaron Burr
The 2 houses that make up Congress
Senate and House of Representatives