A New Nation (10th Grade)

Open Ended

What challenges do you think the colonies faced in forming a new government after gaining independence?

Multiple Choice

Why was it important for the newly independent colonies to create a government after winning independence from Great Britain?

• To maintain unity and prosperity

• To continue fighting Great Britain

• To expand territory immediately

• To avoid forming any alliances

Open Ended

Explain how the boundaries of the United States changed as a result of the American Revolution.

Multiple Choice

Which geographical feature became the western boundary of the United States after the American Revolution?

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Ohio River

Multiple Choice

What was the main concern during the Critical Period in the 1780s?

• Economic collapse

• Foreign invasion

• Strength of the new government/nation

• Expansion to the West

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The Articles of Confederation created a

central government.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Articles of Confederation is/are correct?

• It established a strong central government.

• It was drafted by John Dickinson in 1776.

• It required ratification by the states.

• It was the nation's first constitution.

Open Ended

Describe the legislative structure established by the Articles of Confederation and how laws were approved or amended.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a power granted to the new government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Wage war

• Make treaties

• Collect taxes

• Send diplomatic representatives

Multiple Select

Which of the following were accomplishments of the government under the Articles of Confederation?

• Negotiated the Treaty of Paris 1783

• Passed the Land Ordinance of 1785

• Passed the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• Established a strong central government

Open Ended

Explain how the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 contributed to the development of the United States.

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The main problem with the central government under the Articles of Confederation was its

Open Ended

What were the financial problems faced by the government under the Articles of Confederation, and how did these problems affect its ability to function?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were problems the United States faced with foreign nations under the Articles of Confederation?

• Europe respected the new nation's strength

• Spain and England expanded their interests in western lands

• Europe had little respect for a nation that could not pay its debts

• The United States easily negotiated with all foreign nations

Multiple Choice

What were the main causes of Shays' Rebellion in 1786?

• High state taxes, imprisonment for debt, and lack of paper money

• Disagreements over trade policies

• Opposition to the federal government

• Religious persecution

Multiple Choice

How did Shays' Rebellion influence the movement to revise the Articles of Confederation?

• It convinced many of the need to strengthen the national government

• It led to the immediate creation of a new constitution

• It resulted in the dissolution of all state governments

• It caused the United States to split into separate countries

Multiple Choice

Which state did NOT send delegates to the Philadelphia Convention?

• Rhode Island

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

• New York

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Annapolis Convention of 1786 and how it set the stage for the Philadelphia Convention.

Multiple Select

Select all individuals who attended the Philadelphia Convention from the following list.

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Mason

• Thomas Jefferson

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George

presided over the Philadelphia Convention.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following individuals is considered the 'Father of the Constitution' and took detailed notes during the Philadelphia Convention?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

Multiple Select

Which of the following people did NOT attend the Philadelphia Convention?

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

Open Ended

Name two important historical documents from England that influenced the Founding Fathers, as shown in the images.

Open Ended

Explain how the traditions from the 13 Colonies, such as the Virginia House of Burgesses and the Mayflower Compact, influenced the development of American government.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic principle contained in the Constitution according to the image?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Separation of Powers

• Absolute Monarchy

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The concept that power comes from the people is known as

.

Multiple Choice

After gaining independence from Great Britain, what was one of the main challenges faced by the colonies?

• Establishing a new government

• Finding new trade partners

• Building new cities

• Learning a new language