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  • When was the Declaration of Independence signed?
    July 4, 1776
  • Federalist or Anti-federalist: afraid the Constitution gave the central government too much power
    Anti-federalist
  • Why was the battle of Saratoga known as the turning point of the war?
    American colonists were able to convince the French to help with a victory
  • What was the main problem of the Articles of Confederation?
    The federal government had no power; all the states had the power
  • Federalist or Anti-Federalist: Alexander Hamilton
    Federalist
  • Which amendment would be broken if the following scenario happened: The US is going to war and tells every citizen they must feed and house soldiers.
    Amendment #3
  • Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
    Thomas Jefferson
  • What battle was known as the "The Shot Heard Around the World"?
    Battle of Lexington & Concord
  • What was the purpose of the Second Continental Congress?
    1. Create an Army 2. Wrote the Olive Branch petition asking for peace to King George
  • Federalist or Anti-federalist: Wanted a strong, central government
    Federalist
  • What freedoms did the First Amendment guarantee?
    Freedom of religion, press, assembly, speech, and petitioning the government
  • What is the purpose of the Preamble in the DOI?
    To explain why the colonists are writing the DOI
  • What was the purpose of "Common Sense"?
    To list the reasons why colonies should fight for their independence
  • Who wrote "Common Sense"?
    Thomas Paine
  • Who was known for his famous midnight ride and warning the colonists the British were coming?
    Paul Revere
  • What are the first 10 amendments of the Constitution called?
    Bill of Rights
  • What was the last battle of the American Revolution?
    The Battle of Yorktown
  • Federalist or Anti-Federalist: Thomas Jefferson
    Anti-Federalist
  • Which amendment would be broken if the following scenario happened: You're arrested for a crime and the police decide to throw you in jail without a trial.
    Amendment #5
  • What 3 things were agreed on by the Treaty of Paris?
    1. Ended the war 2. England recognized the colonies as an independent nation 3. U.S got land
  • What are the 3 branches of government and what was the purpose of each branch?
    Executive: make sure people follow laws; Judicial: make sure the laws are fair and equal; Legislative: makes the laws