The American Revolution

Question 1

Which amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Question 2

Which amendment protects freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

First Amendment

Question 3

When the colonists refused to pay taxes, King George III sent troops to Boston and there was a confrontation --

Accepted Answer

in which Redcoats killed 5 colonists, called the "Boston Massacre"

Question 4

The 3 inalienable rights that were influenced by Enlightenment thinkers are:

Accepted Answer

life, the pursuit of happiness, liberty

Question 5

The Declaration of Independence was written by:

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 6

What was the colonists&#x27; main reason for being upset with Britain?

Accepted Answer

being taxed on trade goods, taxation without representation in Parliament

Question 7

Which amendment ensures the right to a speedy and public trial?

Accepted Answer

Sixth Amendment

Question 8

What document was drafted in 1776?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Question 9

What was the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

To protect individual freedoms from government overreach

Question 10

"No taxation without representation" means paying taxes, but:

Accepted Answer

having no choice in electing Parliament members

Question 11

Congress proposed some changes, 10 of which were approved as Amendments. They were called:

Accepted Answer

The Bill of Rights

Question 12

How many amendments are there in the Bill of Rights?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 13

What does the Second Amendment protect?

Accepted Answer

Right to bear arms

Question 14

How long was it AFTER the Declaration of Independence that the Constitution was ratified?

Accepted Answer

14 years later

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