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50 Things from Middle School

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The Constitution of the United States went into effect in _____.

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2.

The Civil War ended in _____.

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3.

The Declaration of Independence was “signed” on July 4th, _____.

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4.

The Battle of ______ in July of 1863 is considered to be the turning point of the Civil War. Confederate troops never again held significant parts of Union territory.

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The capture of _____ by the North in 1863 split the Confederacy in two and gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.

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A strong sense of loyalty to a state or region (section) instead of to the whole country.

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The belief that slavery is morally, socially, politically, or economically wrong and should be outlawed.

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The sharing of political power between the states and the national government.

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A system in which private businesses may operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation.

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The idea of a state declaring a federal law unconstitutional.

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A defined area of land with an organized government that is eligible to apply for statehood.

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A tax placed on goods brought from another county into the home country.

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A nation in which voters choose representatives to govern them.

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To approve by vote

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The supreme authority of state to govern itself without interference

from another.

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The practice of allowing each territory to decide for itself whether or not to allow slavery.

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A system set up by the constitution in which each branch of the federal government has some power to control the actions of other branches.

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A system in which each branch of government has its own powers.

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The right of the Supreme Court to determine whether or not laws passed of by Congress are constitutional.

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A series of essays written by James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton, defending the Constitution and the principles on which the government of the United States was founded.

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1796 document that advised the United States to stay “neutral in its relations with other nations” and to avoid alliances.

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1823 foreign policy statement stating that 1) the U.S. would not interfere in European affairs, and 2) that the western hemisphere was closed to colonization and/or interference by European nations.

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A short speech given by Abraham Lincoln to dedicate a cemetery for soldiers who died in a Civil War battle; is considered to be a profound statement of American ideals.

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Issued on January 1, 1863, it set all slaves free in the Confederacy

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The first American "constitution" – a very weak document that limited the power of Congress in favor of the states

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Established the principles and procedures for the orderly expansion of the United States; also outlawed slavery in part of the US

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Created two houses of Congress, one based on population, the other with equal representation of each state

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Stated that slaves would be counted as part of a person, but only for purposes of taxation and representative apportionment.

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Delayed a battle over slavery by allowing a new slave state, a new free state, and creating a line between slave and free territories.

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President of the US who successfully put an end to the Civil War to an end, only to be assassinated 5 days later.

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Wrote the Declaration of Independence and purchased the Louisiana territory.

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Leader of the Continental Army and crossed the Delaware on Christmas night.

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Considered the “Father of the Constitution”.

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Author of the foreign policy that shut down the western hemisphere to Europeans.

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Protects an accused person from having to testify against themselves and bans double jeopardy.

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States that “Congress shall make no law” restricting the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

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Requires a judicial warrant if property is to be searched or seized by the government.

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Guarantees the right of states to organize militias, or armies, and the right of individuals to bear arms.

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Proclaims that powers not given to the federal government belongs to the states.

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Provides that excessive fines shall not be required, nor cruel and unusual punishment be inflicted.

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Guarantees the right to a speedy public trial by an impartial jury; the right to a lawyer; the right to cross examine witnesses; and the right to force witnesses at a trial to testify.

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States that the people have rights other than those specified in the Constitution.

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Guarantees the right to vote to all citizens regardless of race.

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Abolished slavery

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1803 decision in which the Supreme Court took the right of judicial review for itself.

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46.

Guarantees citizenship and rights to all people born or

naturalized in the United States.

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47.

Why were the Federalist Papers created?

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What does the Declaration of Independence primarily outline?

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49.

What is the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

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50.

Which branch of the U.S government isn't crucial to the checks and balances system?