MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS
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The Fifth Amendment right against double jeopardy.
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The Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
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The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches.
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The Sixth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishments.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Police entered Mr. Anderson’s home without a warrant and without “probable cause.” Which constitutional right of Mr. Anderson was violated? The Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable searches.
Detailed explanation-2: -Magna Carta This document guarantees Barons their ancient rights: No new taxes unless a common counsel agrees. All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial with a jury. The Monarch doesn’t have absolute power.
Detailed explanation-3: -The British response to the Boston Tea Party was to impose even more stringent policies on the Massachusetts colony. The Coercive Acts levied fines for the destroyed tea, sent British troops to Boston, and rewrote the colonial charter of Massachusetts, giving broadly expanded powers to the royally appointed governor.
Detailed explanation-4: -On January 9, 1776, writer Thomas Paine publishes his pamphlet “Common Sense, ” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence.