American Revolution #1
He was the King of England during the American Revolution.
Who is KING GEORGE III
The war which lasted eight years when colonists fought for their independence from Britain
What is the American Revolution?
Which army used guerilla warfare to frighten their enemy? One example is shooting at soldiers from hiding places in the woods.
Continental Army
A government, like American, in which people elect officials to represent their ideas and values in the government
a DEMOCRACY
What are the 3 branches of government? Why did the framers of the Constitution create a government with 3 branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
We have three branches to balance the power and is set up so each branch is able to check the power of the other branches. This guarantees that one branch will not become too powerful.
Which amendment protects our freedom of speech, religion, and the press?
1ST AMENDMENT
The Patriot leader from Boston whose midnight ride warned of the British coming to Lexington and Concord.
Who is PAUL REVERE?
It is the name for someone in the colonies who supported the American Revolution.
What is a PATRIOT?
The Continental Army was fighting in their home country. Was this an advantage or disadvantage? Why?
An advantage because they were familiar with the land they were fighting on and they were able to get supplies more easily.
What was wrong with the government created in the Articles of Confederation? Give one example
It was too weak.
Examples: Federal government couldn't collect taxes from the states, couldn't settle arguments between the states, couldn't pay war debts.
Which branch makes the laws? What is the other name of this branch?
Legislative Branch
It is also called CONGRESS
4th Amendment protects you from the governments desire to search your property, papers, or effects. What must the government have in order to conduct searches and seizures?
a warrant
Which country was an ally to the Patriots and helped them win the war?
the French
The British soldiers' uniforms were a bright color and made the soldiers easier to spy. For this reason, they were given this colorful nickame.
What are the REDCOATS?
This army had less motivation to fight and had a hard time getting needed supplies and soldiers.
The British army
In the Constitution, who gives the government its power?
The PEOPLE
Which branch can veto bills passed by Congress? Who is the head of this branch?
Executive Branch
The president is the head of the executive branch
The __________________ were afraid the Constitution gave the federal government too much power and insisted the Bill of Rights be added before they would ratify it.
ANTI-FEDERALISTS
He was the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
Who is GEORGE WASHINGTON?
It was someone in the colonies who supported staying loyal to England, also known as a Tory.
What is a LOYALIST?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
In the Preamble to the Constitution, it states one of the purposes of the Constitution is to "insure domestic tranquility." What does this mean?
to keep the peace in our country.
The Judicial Branch has the power to declare a law ________________________, or in conflict with the constitution. When this happens, the law is thrown out.
Which amendment says we have the right to bear arms (carry guns)?
Give one reason why did Americans want this included in the Bill of Rights (HINT: What happened when they were colonists under British rule? What was life like in the 1700s?)
2ND AMENDMENT
Reasons:
1. Americans remembered how they had to fight the British army to protect their rights.
2. They wanted to be able to hunt for food and defend their families since there were no police at this time.
3. Many Americans lived in the countryside and feared attacks by Native Americans and outlaws.
What were the first battles that led to the war between Britain and the colonies?
LEXINGTON and CONCORD
This document officially ended the American Revolution as an agreement of peace.
What is the TREATY OF PARIS?
What were the three inalienable rights (rights that cannot be taken away) stated in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
LIFE, LIBERTY, and the PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
In the Preamble to the Constitution, it states one of the purposes of the Constitution is to "provide for the common defense." What does this mean?
work together to defend our nation
How do "we the people" check the power of the legislative branch?
By VOTING for our representatives that will work for our wants and needs in Congress.
By calling our representatives to tell them how we want them to vote on bills.
Which amendment protects the rights of Americans who are suspected of a crime?
For example, it protects against “double jeopardy”: you cannot be put on trial for the same crime or punished for the same crime twice and you have a “right to remain silent” if you’re accused of a crime.
5th Amendment
Where did the final battle takes place before the British surrender?
YORKTOWN
The booklet Thomas Paine wrote in 1776 that helped many colonists to understand why fighting for independence made sense. Because of this book, many colonists became patriots.
What is COMMON SENSE?
What were the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence? Tell the purpose of each part.
1. PREAMBLE: States rights of all people
2. GRIEVANCES: States ways King George III took away these rights
3. DECLARATION: declares independence from Great Britain.
Why did the Articles of Confederation give most power to each state instead of having a strong, federal government?
Because the states had just fought a war to get their independence of a powerful monarchy that ruled them unfairly. They were afraid of creating a strong national government that might treat them the same way.
If a president is accused of a serious crime, this is called _____________________.
This is an example of the ___________________ branch checking the power of the ________________________ branch.
impeachment
legislative branch/executive branch
Sally gets pulled over for speeding and is sentenced to 10 years in prison and a fine of $50,000.
Which amendment right has been violated?
8th Amendment
It protects against "cruel and unusual punishment"