PART 1Civics Test: Parts 1-3 (Colonies, Declaration & Constitution)

Who lived in America before Europeans arrived?

• The French

• The 13 colonies

• Native Americans

• All of the above

What is one reason colonists came to America?

• Religious freedom

• Healthcare

• Better living conditions

• The U.S. was independent

Why did the colonists fight the British?

• They wanted a new king

• They didn't have self-government

• Britain invaded their ally, France

• All of the above

There were 13 original states. Name three

• Vermont, Connecticut, Maine

• Maine, New Jersey, New York

• North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida

• New York, Virginia, South Carolina

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Declared our Independence from Great Britain

• Declared our Independence from France

• Set up our new form of government

• Created a treaty with Great Britain

What are two rights in the declaration of independence?

• Speech & petition

• Religion & property

• Freedom & independence

• Life & liberty

What is freedom of religion?

• You are forced to practice a certain religion

• You have to practice a religion, but you can choose

• You cannot practice a religion at all

• You have the right to practice (or not practice) any religion

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

When was the declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4th, 1787

• July 4th, 1776

• April 15th, 1870

• January 1st, 1607

What does the Constitution do?

• Sets up the government

• Defines the limits of government

• Protects the basic rights of Americans

• All of the above