a written plan for government used by the United States of America

led the US to victory at New Orleans

set up the two-house legislature - House of Representatives and Senate

allows citizens the right to bear arms (own guns)

the Constitutional Convention was held here

an official member of a city, state, or nation

elder statesman at the Constitutional Convention

an agreement reached after both sides give something up

This amendment gives you rights to a defense lawyer and a speedy jury trial

the War of 1812 increased this feeling in the United States

a settlement in which both sides give up something they want

presided over the Constitutional Convention

settled the dispute of how slaves would be counted in the House of Representatives

This amendment protects citizens from "cruel and unusual punishment

burned the White House, US Capitol, and much of Washington, D.C.

a change to the constitution

"Father of the Declaration of Independence"

allowed the Atlantic slave trade to continue for twenty years

Citizens cannot be forced to house or quarter US soldiers

Congress could declare war, print and borrow money, and make treaties

to accept

"Father of the Constitution"

settled the issue of representation in Congress

The first amendment guarantees these five freedoms

the second war that was declared between the United States and Great Britain