The colonies were left to govern themselves until

• the Proclamation of 1763

• the Declaration of Independence

• the Battle of Saratoga

The Proclamation of 1763

• allowed the colonists to settle westward.

• encouraged expansion into present-day Canada.

• denied colonists the right to move westward.

Which battle convinced the French to support the colonies during the American Revolution?

• Battle of Trenton

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Yorktown

The U.S. has a bicameral legislature because of a compromise between

• states with large populations and states with small populations.

• slave states and free states

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.

Each branch of government prevents the other branches from gaining too much power because the Constitution includes a system of

• federalism.

• equal rights.

• checks and balances.

Representation in the House of Representatives is based on

• 2 representatives per state.

• a state's population.

• the geographic location of the state.

The Bill of Rights was added to the Constitution in order to

• protect the rights and liberties of individuals.

• outlaw slavery.

• grant equality to women and men.

One of George Washington's greatest legacies was

• creating many foreign alliances.

• creating political parties.

• creating precedents for future presidents to follow.

As president, George Washington spoke

• out against political parties.

• in favor of political parties.

• in favor of permanent alliances.

The LA Purchase included

• the current state of CA.

• the port of New Orleans.

• the current state of FL.