Quiz 17 Flashcards
This is the plan of government our country still follows today
The Constitution
This gives Americans the following freedoms: religion, speech, press,and assembly
First Amendment
This is the document that was written by Thomas Jefferson that declared the independence of the colonies from England
The Declaration of Independence
This document lists the rights or freedoms the Constitution gives to Americans:written in the form of ten amendments
Bill of Rights
This is the term for the branch of government that interprets the law
Judicial branch
This is the branch of government that enforces the law
Executive branch
This is the branch of government that makes the law
Legislative branch
This is the name of the first major battle in the War for Independence
Battle of Bunker Hill
This city was our nation’s first capital
New York City
This is the name of the commander of all British forces in North America during the Seven Years War
General Edward Braddock
This is the Virginian who said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”
Patrick Henry
This is the name of the black slave who served in the colonial army as a spy
James Armistead
This is the name of the person who said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Nathan Hale
The first Vice President and second President of the United States
John Adams
The President takes his oath of office on this day
Inauguration Day
