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Why did the colonist came to america - Religion freedom - Escape persecutions - Political freedom and economic opportunity - They started the mayflower which was like self government (1690) but couldn't do much because they were still tied to great britain Revolutionary war ( 1775) - First continental congress met ( before the war) - Fought the british because of high taxes ( taxation without representation) the british army stayed in their houses ( quareting ) and because they wanted self-government) - Not everyone wanted to break from britain so thomas paine wrote ( common sense ) and it encourage colonies to fight for egalitarian government and break from british rule Declaring Independence ( july 4th) ( life,liberty,pursuit of happiness ) (1776) - Our independence from great britain - Only white men were declared equal african american did not become noticed until the 14th amendment - Thomas jefferson main author, also signed by 55 other people Articles of confederation ( the first original plan for the government ) U.S constitution ( got rid of the articles of confederations ) -1779 Supreme law of the land - We are a representative democracy ( vote) - House of representatives, represent the most about our country John Admans- wrote no one is above the law ( limited government ) The federalist paper - 85 essays written to support of the u.s constitution - Authors were ( james madison, alexandra hamilton, john jay) - Written under a pen name ( plubius) and published in new york papers- why they should ratify the constitution Anti- federalist were people who was against the constitution AMENDMENTS AND BILLS OF RIGHTS

- DEFINITION AMENDMENTS: can change or be added to ( first 10 amendment are considered our bills of rights 1791) - Can only be made by ⅔ vote in senate and house of representatives or by a special convention ( requested by ⅔ of the states) - Amendments must then be ratified by ¾ of the states - 27 total amendments 10 amendments ( bill of rights ) 1. Freedom ( speech, religion, assembly, petition of government,press) 2. Right to bear arms 3. No Quoting soldiers 4. Unreasonable search and seizures 5. Due process and prohibits double jeopardy. Self incrimination ( miranda rights) 6. A fair and speedy public trail by jury 7. Trail by jury 8. Prohibits excessive fines and excessive bail, as well as cruel and unusual punishments 9. Rights not enumerated 10. Federalism, U.S citizen have their bill of right and can vote in a federal elections and serve on a jury, run for federal office. in the us regardless of citizens have right to the fist amendments U.S political parties Two major parties - Democratic - Republican APRIL 15TH is the last day to file your taxes SELECTIVE SERVICE ALL MEAN AGES 18-26 MUST REGISTER U.S economic system Capitalist/Market economy Presidents George washington - father of our country, first president Thomas jefferson; author of declaration of independence Abraham lincoln ; emancipation proclamations ( led to the 13th amendment freeing slaves; civil war president ) Woodrow wilson - president during ww1 Fdr- president during great depression

Susan b anthony and john adams wife both help in women's right and against slavery Martin luther king jr - leader of the civil rights movement Executive branch ( prescient and cabinet) Legislative branch ( congress = house of representatives and senate Judicial branch ( supreme court and federal court ) Executive branch ( presient , vp and cabinet ) - President elected to a 4 - year term; maxim two terms ( 22nd amendment ) officially elected by the electoral college - Vote for the president on the tuesday after the first money in november - If the president can no longer serve the vp will - Sentor, ( 100 0term of six years is every two years - Members of the House of Representatives (435) serve two-year terms and are considered for reelection every even year. - T he governor holds the oﬃce for four years and can choose to run for reelection. The Governor is not eligible to serve more than eight years in any twelve-year period. Quiz 1. Us constitution doesn't define what states can do 2.

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