American Revolution Flashcards
What did King George the third want to do?
Take back power from parliament.
What did George appoint many of his friends to?
Parliament so he could get a majority vote.
What were the 13 British colonies like (America)
Very prosperous/rich.
What did the British parliament do to raise a profit?
Pass the stamp act.
What did the stamp act promote?
“No taxation without representation”
What was the first revolution?
The American revolution.
How did the Americas win?
By Guerilla Warfare
What was the change from the American Revolution?
A democracy, the first in almost 1300 years.
What else changed from the American Revolution?
Liberty, meaning you have a free choice.
What device spread the American revolution so fast?
The printing press.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
The continental congress.
What was the declaration of Independence based on?
John Locke’s enlightenment ideas “life, liberty, and property”
What was the articles of confederation?
The first constitution that was weakly written and thought out to effectively govern the nation.
When was the constitution written?
1787
What was the constitution based on?
The ideas of Locke and Rosseau social contract.
What are the first ten amendments called?
The bill of rights.
What is the first amendment?
Guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
What is the second amendment?
Right to bear arms.
What is the third amendment?
Prohibits the quartering of troops at home.
What is the fourth Amendment?
Protects against unreasonable search and seizures.
What is the fifth amendment?
No punishment without due process of the law.
What is the sixth Amendment?
Right to a speedy and public trial in where the offense was committed.
What is the seventh amendment?
Right to a jury trial for civil cases if over 20.
What is the eighth amendment?
Prohibits excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment.
