Q2 Post Assessment

Front

What is meant by the expression “shot heard ‘round the world?”

Back

The colonists stand up to the Redcoats at Lexington and Concord.

Front

Who was chosen as the leader of the new American Continental Army?

Back

George Washington

Front

What was the Declaration of Independence state?

Back

The colonies’ break from Great Britain.

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Why was winning the Battle of Trenton so important to George Washington and the Continental Army?

Back

The contracts many of his soldiers were due to expire, and he feared many would not reenlist in a losing army.

Front

Which battle is considered the last major battle of the Revolutionary War?

Back

Battle of Yorktown

Front

What was the Articles of Confederation?

Back

Congress would act as a single branch of government for the states.

Front

What were Daniel Shays and his men protesting?

Back

High taxes and heavy debts

Front

____________ is the balancing of power among the states based on population.

Back

Great Compromise

Front

What was the Constitutional Convention?

Back

A meeting to improve the Articles of Confederation but, a new Constitution was formed.