Vocab
This document was created to Separate from Britain
What is the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
Who is Thomas Jefferson?
This person was the 4th President of the USA
Who is James Madison?
Which Amendment gave people of all races citizenship?
What is the 14th Amendment?
In this type of government, the people get to make decisions on laws and policies.
What is Direct Democracy?
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
What is July 4th, 1776?
This person was a General during the American Revolution.
Who is George Washington?
Which amendment gave voting right to people of all races?
what is the 15th amendment?
In this type of government, the people choose leaders to make decisions on their behalf.
What is Representative Democracy?
What document mentions "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" ?
What is the Declaration of Independence?
This person sued their master for freedom of enslavement.
Who is Dred Scott?
True or False: You can become a citizen by joining the military?
What is false?
A formal statement of complaint over something believed to be wrong or unfair.
What is Grievance?
Why did the Colonists declare their independence?
What is Britain ignored their complaint, no changes were made?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court that stated black people could not become citizens.
Who is Roger Taney?
What are the 3 ways someone can become a citizen in the USA?
What is Be born in the USA, both Parents are citizens, and Naturalization?
The status of being a member of a particular country.
What is a Citizen?
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
What is 5?
The Author of the Declaration of Independence that fell ill.
Who is Robert Livingston?
Define 'Naturalization'.
What is the process of becoming a citizen of the USA?