who was the most well known author of declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
100
True or False: 9 states needed to ratify the Constitution for it to become law.
True
100
Who is the man who was known in his role of training american solders to fright?
Baron Von Stuben
100
Slander is a form of speech that violates which Amendment?
First Amendment
200
Which battle took place after the peace treaty was signed?
Battle of New Orleans
200
After Washington read the Declaration to his troops the soldiers tore this down.
A statue of King George.
200
What is the name of the introduction to the Constitution?
The preamable
200
Who is the man who lead his troops to valley forge when the campaign seadon ended?
George Washington
200
A president can only serve two terms, or this many years.
10
300
What was the British Navy doing to American sailors prior to the War of 1812?
Impressment
300
The statues were melted down and used to make what?
a bullet
300
According to checks and balances, which branch is allowed to override a President's veto? How?
Legislative branch, by a vote of 2/3
300
How many solders were there?
11,000
300
This right, granted by the 6th Amendment, makes sure that you will not sit in jail long, and that your case will be able to be observed to prove that your rights were not violated
Speedy and Public Trial
400
Who was the President of the United States when the War of 1812 started?
James Madison
400
When news of the declaration reached Boston what happened?
cannons and guns were fired and people celebrated in the streets.
400
What are the two houses in the Legislative branch? How many people are in each?
Senate: 100 people or 2 from each state. House of Representatives: 435
400
How many solders were unfit to fight due to sickness and injerie?
3,000
400
Before searching your house, the police have to provide one of these.
Search Warrant
500
What did President Thomas Jefferson pass in 1807 that backfired and hurt American business?
The Embargo Act
500
When was the Declaration of Independence approved and signed?
July 4, 1776.
500
Give one reason why some people against the ratification of the Constitution?
1. People feared it gave too much power to one person. 2. Poor people felt it favored the wealthy.
500
What state is Valley Forge located in?
Pennsyavania
500
The 5th Amendment gives the right against this, so one would not have to testify against his/herself