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Why did the Boston tea party occur?

when patriots disguised as Indians an threw tons of tea into the Boston harbor because the colonists didn’t like the tax policies of the British. 

what is Patrick Henry famous line

”give me liberty, or give me death.”

what is special about 1776

Declaration of independence was signed and adopted.

Who wrote the declaration?

Thomas Jefferson and a committee from the continental congress

What are the rights in the declaration of independence 

life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

What is special about 1777 by the second continental congress?

The articles of confederation were adopted

What was the first part of the constitution

Articles of confederationw

Who was selected as president of the constitutional convention?

George Washington w

What was the surprising law not outlawed by the delegates

slavery

Who created the Virginia plan and what was it

james Madison, proposed two houses of congress based on population. (Large states would control the government)

What is the great or Connecticut compromise?

th compromise that allows every state equally in the senate and house by population.

What is the popular vote?

the vote of the people

what is the importance of September 17, 1787

When the fight for ratification of the constitution began

What were the antifederaists

people fighting against the ratification of the constitution

What is Madison known for and why

“Father of the constitution” becasue fo his negotiating power and suggestions of compromise.

the first ten amendments make up what

Bill of rights

The constitution sets strict rules why

for making laws to ensure they’re just and democratic

What does the constitution consist of

Preamble, seven original articles and 27 amendments

What’s the importance of the preamble

It explains the goals of the constitution 

What is the 1st amendment

freedom of expression, religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.

What is the 2nd amendment

Protect the rights of individual citizens to keep and bear arms .

What’s the 7th ammendment  

guarentees a trial by jury

What’s the 13ht ammendment

abolished slavery and involuntary solitude

whats the 15th amendment

Protects the rights of Americans to vote in elections

whats the 22nd amendment

no person shall be elected to the office opresident t more than 2 terms

Whats the 26th amendment

18 year olds can vote in federal and state elections w

What’s the 27th amendment

prohibits congress from voting itself mid-term pay raises

What s popular sovereignty 

the authority for government originates from the people and they rule through their representatives. 

What are the three branches of the government

legislative, executive, judicial

What branch is the cabinet apart of and how many departments are there

executive, 15

What’s the legislative branch main duty

To make our country’s laws 

Who elects the legislative branch?

Citizens of America

How many members are in the senate?

100, 2 from each state

When are new senators elected?

Every two years a new one third are elected