Popular Sovereignty The people hold the ultimate power. the people…” – “We (Voting) Individual Rights-Individual rights and liberties protected wanted the Constitution Federalists: supported a strong federal government, ratified as is. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote the to Federalist Papers push ratification. Anti-Federalists: feared a strong federal government, opposed ratification without a Bill of Rights added. Led by George Mason and Patrick Henry. Bill of Rights 1st ten amendments to the Constitution Protect individual rights and liberties 1st Amendment Freedom of speech, religion and right to assemble; right – to petition our government 2nd Amendment Right to bear arms (to own guns). – 3rd Amendment No quartering of troops during peace time. – 4th Amendment No unlawful search and seizure. – 5th Amendment Right to Due Process, no double jeopardy, do not have to – testify against yourself. 6th Amendment The right to a fast and public trial, right to a jury in a criminal – trial, right to have a lawyer. 7th Amendment by jury in civil cases. – 8th Amendment No cruel or unusual punishment. – 9th Amendment Rights reserved to the people. – 10th Amendment Powers reserved to the states – Important Battles: : first battle of the Civil War Battle of Antietam: bloodiest one-day battle Shiloh-Very bloody battle. Union victory. Grant and Sherman criticized despite winning the battle battle of ironclad ships Merrimack v. Monitor- a military strategy in Emancipation Proclamation- Lincoln freed the slaves in the South (not border state slaves) Battle of Gettysburg: turning point of the war, ends Lee’s attempt at winning in northern territory. Siege of : victory by Grant gives the Union complete control of the Mississippi River.
Popular Sovereignty – The people hold the ultimate power. “We the people…” (Voting) Individual Rights-Individual rights and liberties protected Federalists: supported a strong federal government, wanted the Constitution ratified as is. Hamilton, Madison, and Jay wrote the Federalist Papers to push ratification. Anti-Federalists: feared a strong federal government, opposed ratification without a Bill of Rights added. Led by George Mason and Patrick Henry. Bill of Rights 1st ten amendments to the Constitution Protect individual rights and liberties 1st Amendment – Freedom of speech, religion and right to assemble; right to petition our government 2nd Amendment – Right to bear arms (to own guns). 3rd Amendment – No quartering of troops during peace time. 4th Amendment – No unlawful search and seizure. 5th Amendment – Right to Due Process, no double jeopardy, do not have to testify against yourself. 6th Amendment – The right to a fast and public trial, right to a jury in a criminal trial, right to have a lawyer. 7th Amendment – by jury in civil cases. 8th Amendment – No cruel or unusual punishment. 9th Amendment – Rights reserved to the people. 10th Amendment – Powers reserved to the states Important Battles: : first battle of the Civil War Battle of Antietam: bloodiest one-day battle Shiloh-Very bloody battle. Union victory. Grant and Sherman criticized despite winning the battle Merrimack v. Monitor- battle of ironclad ships Emancipation Proclamation- a military strategy in Lincoln freed the slaves in the South (not border state slaves) Battle of Gettysburg: turning point of the war, ends Lee’s attempt at winning in northern territory. Siege of : victory by Grant gives the Union complete control of the Mississippi River.
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