U.S. Constitution and Founding Documents

7 Articles of the Constitution

• The Constitution outlines the foundational structure of the US government with seven major articles.

Bill of Rights

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution, protecting fundamental rights.

The Preamble

• Introduces the Constitution, outlining its goals and purposes.

Issues Leading to the Civil War

• Deep divisions over states' rights, slavery, and economic differences.

Plans to Write the Constitution

• Various plans were proposed to establish a new system of governance, which culminated in a unified structure.

Declaration of Independence and Key Author

• Declared the 13 American colonies independent from Great Britain.
• Primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson.

Purpose of the Bill of Rights and Author

• Enshrined fundamental rights to safeguard individuals from government overreach.
• James Madison is credited with drafting many of the original amendments.

Philadelphia and Independence Hall

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, served as the location for the Constitutional Convention.
• Independence Hall was the crucial site of the convention.

Federalist Papers

• A series of essays promoting the ratification of the Constitution.

Trail of Tears

• Forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands, resulting in immense suffering and hardship.

Articles of Confederation and Weaknesses

• First government structure after the Revolution.
• Suffered from significant drawbacks, including a weak central authority and financial problems.

Lewis and Clark

• Explored the newly acquired territories west of the Mississippi River.

Second Continental Congress

• Governing body that managed the American cause during the revolution.

Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions

• Set limitations on the practice of freedoms relating to the time, place, and manner for their exercise.

War of 1812 (Aftermath)

• Resulted in renewed national pride and a strengthened US, amongst other political and economic changes.

Shay's Rebellion

• Armed uprising against perceived economic injustices by indebted farmers.

Three-Fifths Compromise

• Agreement on how enslaved people would be counted for representation in Congress.

James Madison

• Key figure in drafting the Constitution and a key leader of the early United States.

French and Indian War (Aftermath)

• Contributed to growing tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain.

September 17, 1787

• Date the US Constitution was signed.

Tinker v. Des Moines

• Supreme Court case defining students' rights to symbolic speech in schools.

Genius of the Constitution

• The Constitution's lasting principles and adaptability to changing times.

This quiz covers essential elements of the U.S. Constitution, including its seven articles, the Bill of Rights, and the Preamble. It also explores significant historical issues leading to the Civil War and details about the Declaration of Independence. Test your knowledge on these foundational texts and concepts crucial to American governance.