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It was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It was designed as a peace agreement between King John and the barons. It did not end up being effective. -
It was the first democratically-elected legislative body in the British American colonies. It created a new society that was democratic and was based on rule of law. -
This was a sort of agreement that bound the signers (pilgrims) to obey the government/legal system that was established in Plymouth Colony. -
This requires monarchs to obtain parliamentary approval before levying new taxes. They also couldn't unlawfully imprison people or establish military rule during times of peace. Helps individual rights. -
This is important because it relates to how The Glorious Revolution was established Constitutional Monarchy. -
They were chosen to rule in 1689 but had to govern according to statutes of Parliament. -
This guaranteed free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment. -
It was an attempt to end the smuggling trade of sugar and molasses in the English colonies in America. It made it so the colonists had to buy sugar and molasses from Britain. -
It was the 1st direct tax on paper goods and legal documents. The Stamp Act Congress would later get together to protest where they could get this tax appealed. -
Was an event where British soldiers fired into a crowd, leaving 5 colonists killed. This would later cause the colonists to protest. -
Was an act of protest by the colonists caused by unfair taxes. Revolutionaries dumped LOTS of British tea into the Harbor. -
Was a set of laws punishing the colonists after the Boston Tea Party. Colonists were forced to "Quarter", or house British troops in their homes as one example. -
Inspired by John Locke and written to declare independence from Britain. -
It was signed by delegates to the Second Continental Congress declaring independence from Britain. -
Delegates wanted a confederation in the colonies that kept their "sovereignty, freedom, and independence". It was a way for the states to each hold their own powers. -
This was where Massachusetts farmers rebelled over prospect of losing land. They also struggled with the lack of funding and support they received. The farmers attacked courthouses to keep judges from foreclosing on their farms. -
This established a plan for settling the Northwest territory. It created a system for admitting states to the Union, banning slavery in the territory, and guiding the nation's western expansion. -
The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. -
The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to bear arms.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment said that citizens had the right not to house soldiers.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to not have any unreasonable searches or arrests.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to no excessive bail or cruel punishment.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to no double jeopardy or no witness against yourself.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to a speedy and public trial.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gave you the right to a jury trial in civic matters of $20 and over.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment gives the people the rights not listed in the Constitution.
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The first 10 amendments were a part of a group called the Bill of Rights. They were proposed September 25, 1789. This amendment says any rights not given to federal government are given to the states and people.
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This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment limits Supreme Court jurisdiction and was proposed on March 4, 1794. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment gives separate ballots for President and Vice President. It was proposed on December 9, 1803. -
A case in which the Court decided that the federal government has exclusive power over interstate commerce. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment abolished slavery. It was proposed on January 31, 1865. -
On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth, a Confederate sympathizer, shot and killed President Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment says if you are born or naturalized in the U.S. then you are a citizen of the U.S. It was proposed on June 13, 1866. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment says you cannot prevent a person from voting because of race, color, or creed. It was proposed on February 26, 1869. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment authorizes the income tax. It was proposed on July 12, 1909. -
Titanic was four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City, with an estimated 2,224 people on board when she struck an iceberg at 23:40 on 14 April. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment requires Senators to be elected by the people. It was proposed on May 13, 1912. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment prohibited alcohol. It was proposed on December 18, 1917. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment gave women the right to vote. It was proposed on June 4, 1919. -
The Great Steel Strike of 1919 ended on January 8, 1920, after the American Federation of Labor (AFL) called it off. -
The total number of members in the House of Representatives was fixed by law (435 members) as of 1929. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment set the dates for the beginning of congressional and presidential terms. It was proposed on March 2, 1932. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment repealed the prohibition on alcohol. This was proposed on February 20, 1933. -
Principal forum used by the president of the United States for consideration of national security, military, and foreign policy matters. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment states that a president could only serve 2 terms. This was proposed on March 21, 1947. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment grants Washington D.C. electoral votes. It was proposed on June 17, 1960. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment ensures the vote cannot be taken away for failing to pay a poll tax. It was proposed on August 27, 1962. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment details presidential disability procedures. It was proposed on July 6, 1965. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment ensures the vote to all citizens over the age of 18. This was proposed on March 23, 1971. -
A federal law that limits the president's ability to commit the U.S. military to armed conflicts without the consent of Congress. -
This is a part of the Constitution that lays down the laws and rights of our country. This amendment restricts raises in congressional pay. It was proposed on May 7, 1992.