Chapter 14 Social Studies

Who won the American Revolution?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• America

What was the name of this first set of rules and laws that were created after the American Revolution was over?

• Articles of Confederation

• Treaty of Paris

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Were the Articles of Confederation too weak or too strong?

• too weak

• too strong

• the Articles of Confederation never existed

Did the Articles of Confederation allow for a President?

• yes

• no

What was the name of the document that was created after the Articles of Confederation?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States of America

• Treaty of Paris

• Common Sense

How many branches of government are defined in the Constitution?

• one

• two

• three

• four

To make sure that there is a balance of power in the government, the constitution has a system known as:

• checks and balances

• dots and dashes

• weights and measures

• loyalists and patriots

Did the American soldiers who fought in the war get paid for fighting?

• yes

• no

What happened to your home if you could no longer pay for it?

• It was repainted

• It was taken away

• It was remodeled

Where were you forced to go if you couldn’t pay your bills?

• to jail

• to Britain

• to Spain

• to Canada