You Can't Do That!
Military police/law enforcement officials need a warrant in order to search colonists' homes.
What is the 4th Amendment?
The final battle of the Revolutionary War.
What was YORKTOWN?
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is THOMAS JEFFERSON?
This group, headed by the likes of Alexander Hamilton, supported a strong national government.
Who are FEDERALISTS?
This was the only reason tobacco farmers needed laborers for their growing plantations.
What is THE GROWTH OF SLAVE TRADE IN NORTH AMERICA?
Colonists could complain about the King in public and gather together as a group to protest against .
What is the 1st Amendment?
A fort where American soldiers spent a miserable, bitter cold winter.
What was VALLEY FORGE?
This group of scrappy colonists could get ready quickly to face the dreaded Redcoats.
Who were the MINUTEMEN?
Samuel Adams led a radical group of patriots to show their anger at England by organizing this tea-tossing event in which the participants masqueraded as Mohawk Indians.
What was THE BOSTON TEA PARTY?
Living in New England (upper colonies) in the 1700's, this type of business might be beneficial for success.
What is MANAGING A WHALING PORT AND SHIP BUILDING FACILITY.
Colonists are now allowed to have firearms on hand for protection against British attacks.
What is the 2nd AMENDMENT?
The first shots of the Revolutionary War were shot here.
What was LEXINGTON?
This Prussian captain brought his expertise in combat (especially hand-to-hand combat) helped colonial soldiers become more a more professional and dedicated group.
Who was CAPTAIN. VON STEUBEN?
Who were HESSIANS?
A Puritan's likely choice for an investment opportunity.
What is THE MASSACHUSETTS BAY COMPANY?
Colonists no longer are forced to house (quarter) British soldiers.
What is the 3rd Amendment?
This city played host to both the First and the Second Continental Congresses.
What was PHILADELPHIA?
Radical patriot who wanted immediate independence from Britain.
Who was SAMUEL ADAMS?
Thomas Jefferson and those in this group were afraid of one person having too much power in governing these new United States.
Who were ANTI-FEDERALISTS?
What is THE PLANTATION SYSTEM.
No testifying against yourself, no double jeopardy, and no delay in processing for trial.
What is the 5th Amendment?
This was the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
What was SARATOGA?
This great leader was chosen to serve as the president of the Constitutional Convention.
Who was GEORGE WASHINGTON?
This was the treaty that ended the Revolutionary War.
What was the TREATY OF PARIS 1783.
Federalists had to do this in order to persuade some states to ratify the Constitution.
What was to ADD A BILL OF RIGHTS TO THE CONSTITUTION?