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What was the Act that British Parliament passed, which required colonists to pay a direct tax on a variety of PRINTED items
Stamp Act
Early conflict between colonists and British soldiers which saw four colonists killed.
Boston Massacre
This act of protest involved dumping trunks of tea into the harbor to send a message to Britain
Boston Tea Party
This document announced that people have unalienable rights to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
The Declaration of Independence
This Battle was considered the turning point in the Revolutionary War. It showed that we could win battles on our own and inspired France to join us in our fight against the English.
The Battle of Saratoga
From 1777-1778, US troops had a winter camp in this freezing valley. What was it called?
Valley Forge
This town was the site of the British surrender and the end of the Revolutionary War. Was it Yorktown or Lexington and Concord?
Yorktown
This agreement stated that slaves counted as 3/5 of a person when deciding the amount House of Representatives delegates any state was allowed. What was it called?
The 3/5 Compromise
This person was the main author of the Declaration of Independence. He would later go on to become one of our first presidents. What was his name?
Thomas Jefferson
These acts were proposed by John Adams to make it harder to become a United States citizen and punish those who criticized the United States. Was it (1) Alien and Sedition Acts or (2) Townshend Acts?
Alien and Sedition Acts
This English Philosopher believed that people had natural rights to life, liberty, and property. Was it (1) John Locke or (2) George Washington?
John Locke
What is the term when something is given "official approval"? Is it (1) amendment (2) ratify or (3) veto?
To ratify something means to give it official approval
This system was designed to prevent any branch from getting too much power. What was it called?
Checks and Balances
How many senators does each state have?
2 each
Trick Question: The first amendment contains all of these rights EXCEPT (1) religion (2) fair trial (3) speech (4) petition...
(2) Fair Trial. The 1st amendment protects fundamental rights including the freedom of religion, speech, the press, assembly, and petitioning the government
Which document is considered the "Supreme Law of the Land"? (Hint: think back to our openers)
The Constitution
