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Independence, Constitution, and Government: From Slavery to Persecution

Explore the journey from independence to the Constitution, highlighting the struggles of slaves and persecuted groups. Learn about notable Presidents and the importance of checks and balances in our government.

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Independence, Constitution, and Government: From Slavery to Persecution

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  1. Independence Constitution Government People, Slaves, and Persecution Presidents 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt

  2. Thomas Jefferson

  3. Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

  4. July 4th, 1776

  5. On what date did the colonist declare their independence from Great Britain?

  6. Declaration of Independence

  7. What famous document was written by Thomas Jefferson and the 2nd Continental Congress?

  8. Independence Hall – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  9. Where was the Declaration of Independence written?

  10. Constitutional Convention

  11. What event was held in order to make changes to the Articles of Confederation?

  12. The Right to Remain SILENT

  13. What is Amendment V of the Constitution?

  14. 13th Amendment

  15. Which amendment abolished slavery?

  16. Bill of Rights

  17. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

  18. Amendment I

  19. Which amendment gives us Freedom of Religion?

  20. James Madison

  21. Who was the 4th President of the United States and the Father of the Constitution?

  22. Judicial Branch

  23. What branch of the government is the Supreme Court part of?

  24. 2 (two)

  25. How many U.S. Senators are there from each state as a result of the Great Compromise?

  26. House and Senate

  27. What two groups make up Congress

  28. The Cabinet

  29. What group of people are the President’s advisors?

  30. Checks and Balances

  31. What do we call the system used by our government to keep any one branch from having too much power?

  32. Women

  33. Which group of people besides African Americans were denied the right to vote prior to the 19th Amendment?

  34. Colonial Women

  35. What is the group of people that DID NOT have the same rights as men?

  36. The South

  37. What part of the country did most slaves live in?

  38. Slave quarters

  39. Where did the slaves live on the plantations?

  40. Religious Persecution

  41. What do we call it when someone is treated badly because of his or her religion?

  42. George Washington

  43. Who is the Father of Our Country and the First President of the United States?

  44. John Adams

  45. Who was the 2nd President of the United States?

  46. Abigail Adams

  47. Who wrote a letter to her husband asking him to not forget the ladies when writing the Constitution?

  48. Thomas Jefferson

  49. Who was the 3rd President of the United States?

  50. James Madison

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