Civics flashcard

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The______ guaranteed that not even a king or queen was above the law.

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Magna Carta

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The ____ Was the first constitution of the United States of America

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Articles of Confederation

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The Stamp Act taxed colonist on

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newspapers, legal documents, playing cards, etc.

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Which document was the first in Europe to limit the powers of the monarchy of England?

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The Magna Carta

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

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an act of treason.

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Who were the signers of the Declaration of Independence writing to?

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King George

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The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

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detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.

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When did America OFFICIALLY declare independence?

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July 4th, 1776

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What is the "supreme law of the land"?

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The Constitution

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Who is known as the Father of his Country?

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George Washington