AOC and the Constitution

For what reasons did the colonies want to be independent from Great Britain. Select all that apply.

• French and Indian War

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Proclamation of 1763

• Siege of Savannah

• The Stamp Act

What document was written by the colonies to declare independence from Great Britain?

• Charter of 1732

• Proclamation of 1763

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

In which battle did the American patriots win, they gained valuable supplies from the British and it lifted the morale of the soldiers?

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Boston Massacre

• Ride of Paul Revere

• Siege of Savannah

In which battle did the British/ loyalists win by defeating the patriots and French in the second bloodiest-battle of the revolution?

• Battle of Kettle Creek

• Boston Massacre

• Ride of Paul Revere

• Siege of Savannah

What was the United States' first attempt at government called?

• Charter of 1732

• Articles of Confederation

• Proclamation of 1732

• The U.S. Constitution

Why was the Articles of Confederation unsuccessful?

• The central government was too strong and did not give the states enough power.

• The central government and states had an equal amount of power in government.

• The central government was too weak and gave the states too much power.

• The Articles of Confederation was successful and is still used in America today.

Which of the following were weaknesses of the national government under the Articles of Confederation? Select all that apply.

• Could not levy taxes on the states.

• Could not regulate commerce (trade) between the states.

• No executive branch (leader) and no judicial branch (courts).

• Each state had its own currency.

• 9 out of 13 states had to approve a law for it to pass and each state only had one vote.

What is the name of the meeting in which delegates (representatives) from each state came together to revise the AOC?

• The Constitutional Convention

• The Battle of Kettle Creek

• The Continental Congress

• The Siege of Savannah

Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?

• The Charter of 1732

• The Proclamation of 1732

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution of the United States

The Great Compromise established a ___________________ legislature, or a two-house legislature.

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

• Tricameral

• Quadcameral