Constitution
What is the name of first ten amendments to the Constitution?
What was the date that the colonists declared independence?
July 4th, 1776
This amendment allows people the right to "bear arms"
2nd Amendment
What was the name of the deal Thomas Jefferson made with France in 1803?
Louisiana Purchase
This is the term for supporters of the American Revolution
Patriot
Who is responsible for making laws in the Constitution?
Congress
What was the final battle in the revolutionary war?
Battle of Yorktown
This amendment banned soldiers from staying in your home without your permission (quartering)
3rd Amendment
What was the primary cause behind the rebellion during Washington's presidency?
The Whiskey Tax
This is the term for a supporter of the King during the American Revolution
Loyalist
How old do you have to be to be President?
35
What battle was considered the turning point of the American Revolution?
Battle of Saratoga
This amendment protects you from unfair bail and punishments
8th Amendment
Who helped Lewis and Clark explore the new territory purchased by Jefferson?
Sacagawea
What is the name of the document needed to search your house?
Search Warrant
What are the two parts of congress?
House of Representatives, Senate
What are two causes of the American Revolution?
Boston Massacre, Anyone of the taxes (need to be specific though), quartering act, etc...
This amendment provides rights not included in the Constitution such as the right to privacy
9th Amendment
What officially ended the war of 1812?
Treaty of Ghent
This is the term for what is read to you by the police when you get arrested
Miranda Rights
What are the names of the three branches of the U.S. Government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
What were two provisions of the Treaty of Paris?
- England needs to recognize the US
- Gave the US a bunch of land
- England made peace with France & the US
Name the five freedoms from the first amendment
What were three causes for the War of 1812?
Impressment, Indian Attacks, British attacks on Fishing and Trade
This term is used to describe that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime
Double Jeopardy