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Which of the following amendments to the Constitution was NOT part of the Bill of Rights?:

The first amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, were added to protect?: A. the states from the power of the federal government. B. individual citizens from the power of the federal government and state governments. C. minorities from the majority.

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Which of the following amendments to the Constitution was NOT part of the Bill of Rights?:

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  1. The first amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, were added to protect?: A. the states from the power of the federal government. B. individual citizens from the power of the federal government and state governments. C. minorities from the majority. D. individual citizens from the power of the state governments. E. individual citizens from the power of the federal government. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution was NOT part of the Bill of Rights?: A. freedom of speech, press, and religion. B. trial by jury. C. protection against illegal search. D. the right to bear arms. E. direct election of senators.

  2. September 20, 2012 • Finish Objective 4 • Objective 5 – What were the significant battles and outcomes of the American Revolution? Who were the key figures that were involved in this conflict? • Objective 6 – What are the founding documents of The United States? What influence did the enlightenment thinkers and early colonial experiences have on our Constitution?

  3. Major Documents : • Olive Branch Petition – Ben Franklin; loyalty in exchange for peace and protection from king….King George says “LOL”. • Common Sense – Thomas Paine; It’s common sense to break away • Declaration of Independence – see copy pg.223

  4. The Articles of Confederation – 1777Page 54-59 We the People • A • R • T • I • C • L • E • S

  5. Objective 5 – What were the significant battles and outcomes of the American Revolution? Who were the key figures that were involved in this conflict? • Patriots vs. Tories • Neutral – about 30% • This was a war mostly fought in the Northern States to begin

  6. Washington crossing the Delaware – The Battle of Trenton – December 25, 1776 Hessians

  7. The Battle of Saratoga • Plan by British (Gens. Howe and Burgoyne) to cut off Colonial Army in New England by bringing British Soldiers down from Canada. • Howe got distracted in Philadelphia and didn’t hold up his end of the deal! • Surrender at Saratoga October, 1777. • The French take notice!

  8. The Winter at Valley Forge - Baron Friedrich von Steuben 1778

  9. Surrender at Yorktown • By 1781, Washington pushed the Redcoats towards Yorktown (VA) where General Cornwallis was caught between the Continental Army & the French navy • On October 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrendered; the English still controlled NY & Charles Town but the fighting virtually ended

  10. Treaty of Paris - 1783 • Britain recognizes the independence of the United States. • Boundaries are west to the Mississippi; north to the Great Lakes; south to Florida.

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