Chapter 2 Lesson 2: A New Nation

What is independence?

• A union of states that agree to cooperate.
• A plan of government.
• Freedom from rule by others.
• An area of land governed by a country.

Why were colonists upset with King George III?

• Colonists were not given a voice in government.
• Colonists were unfairly taxed.
• Colonists could not live west of the Appalachian Mountains.
• All answers are true.

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence? 

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Henry Ford
• Taylor Swift

The Continental Army was led by General...

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• Sam Adams

Leaders from each colony disagreed about who owned the land in the west and.... 

• Printing money
• Who was President
• Taxes
• None of the choices

Who is one person who represents a group of people?

• Congress
• Amendment
• Delegate
• Confederation

The Constitution, or plan of government, for the United States was approved in what year?

• 1997
• 1787
• 1776
• 1542

To ratify means to..

• Approve
• Deny
• Take back
• Delete

Another name for the first Ten Amendments to the Constitution is...

• Ten Commandments
• Laws of Love
• Bill of Rights
• Preamble

In what year did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory?

• 1999
• 1803
• 1512
• 1609