American Revolution and the constitution

What Was the legacy of England winning the French and indian wars

Massive Debt for England

What Were The Five myths of the revolution

• Everyone is america liked the revolution

• Everyone in america benefited from the revolution

• The revolution was about freedom

• The Revolution started overnight

• America seemingly stood no chance

The act that forced colonists to house and provide for british soldiers

The Quartering act

All of the colonies met up to discuss the stamp act except for

Georgia

Stamp act

Places a tax on multiple printed materials(newspaper)

First draft of Government for America

Articles of confederation

Why did the articles fail?

The states had more power then the federal government

Which article establishes the executive branch?

Article 2

Failings of the articles of confederation

• Each state had 1 vote in congress regardless of size

• Congress had no power to tax

• No executive branch to enforce laws passed by congress

• Amendments required a unanimous vote

• States had their own money

Article 1 of the constitution establishes

The legislative branch

The amendment that says the government can’t force anyone to house soldiers. Inspired by the quartering act

3rd amendment

Article 3 of the constitution establishes

Judicial Power

The 2nd Amendment

A well regulated militia being necessary to protect the state, the right to bear arms shall not be infringed

American Reasons for why g#n control is bad

1. American History is built on violence. G#n control is unconstitutional

2. Children are safer with easy access to g#ns

3. You cannot change anything in the bill of rights

Article 4 establishes

Relations to states

Exceptions to the first amendment

• Child p#rn

• Defamation

• Speeches that incite violence

Slavery/Involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, is forbidden in the US

Amendment 13

The right to be secure in your persons and property against unreasonable search and seizure

Amendment 4

A warrant shall only be issued upon

probable cause

• Right to a speedy public trial

• Right to be informed of the cause and nature of the accusation

• Right to a Lawyer

• Right to obtain witnesses in their favor

Amendment 6

The right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment

Amendment 8

Grants Citizenship to all those born in the US, including former slaves, and provides “Equal protection under the law”

Amendment 14

• Right to a jury trial

• Protects against self incrimination

• Protects against double jeopardy

Amendment 5

Provides a way to remove the president if they are physically or mentally unwell

Amendment 25

Amendment 18

The prohibition of the sale, importation, exportation, and transportation of alcohol

No one can be elected as president more then twice

Amendment 22

The right of a US citizen to vote shall not be denied on the basis of sex

19th amendment

26th amendment

The right of a US citizen over the age of 18 to vote shall not be denied on the basis of age