Democracy? Who dat?
Pilgrims rode the Mayflower to the New World in search of __________ freedom.
Religious
Miss Tompkins has a favorite line about Common Sense in Hamilton (I mentioned it once), see if you can complete the lyrics
"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal
And when I meet Thomas Jefferson, Imma compel him to include ___________ in the sequel, WORK!"
Women :D
How many amendments are in the Bill of Rights?
10
Who sings "You'll be Back" in Hamilton the musical?
King George III from England
A "living document" can be _________ over time.
What is a democracy?
A system of government where the people have all the power
Which document limited the King of England's power in 1215?
Magna Carta
What is the second amendment?
The right to bear arms
When was the Declaration of Independence APPROVED?
Independence Hall
Why did the Pilgrims decide to write and sign the Mayflower Compact?
To establish a simple government
What was the main reason the English Bill of Rights was created?
To balance power between the monarchy and Parliament
What is a monarchy?
A form of government with a king or queen with all the power
Why were the 13 colonies upset with England?
They had to pay unreasonably high taxes on things they bought and had no say in making laws
The three branches of government in the United States are
Executive, Legislative, and Judicial
In order to make sure one branch of government is not more powerful than the other, there is a system of _____________________.
Checks and Balances
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27
Who wrote Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
What are the three things the Declaration of Independence states are the "Self-evident" truths?
Life, Liberty, and a pursuit of Happiness
How many parts is there in the Constitution?
7
What war was a result of these important American documents?
The American Revolutionary War
Which language was the Magna Carta written in?
Latin
What is the MAIN POINT MADE in Thomas Paine's Common Sense?
A government's purpose is to protect the rights of its citizens, and if it doesn't, the people have the right to rebel
Name 3 founding fathers who signed the Declaration of Independence
Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
What are the four freedoms listed in the first amendment of the Bill of Rights?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Press
Freedom of Assembly