Historic Documents

Why was it necessary to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• the British government rejected it.
• France refused to ally with the colonies.
• It created a weak national government.
• States had too little power.

Which document stated grievances against the King, affirmed certain "unalienable rights", and declared the colonies independence from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence
• US Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

What is the purpose of the Preamble to the Constitution?

• declare independence from Britain
• states freedoms of religious beliefs
• explains why the Constitution was written
• list the grievances against Britain

Which goal of the Constitution is represented when Congress decides to spend more money on the military?

• promote the general welfare
• secure the blessings of liberty
• provide for the common defense
• form a more perfect union

"We the people..." is the beginning of the 

• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Rights
• Bill of Rights

Which phrase represents  the goal "to establish justice?"

• to make fair laws for everyone
• to provide a safe and healthy environment
• to defend the nation from outside threats 
• to keep peace within the country

The first national government of the U.S. was created by the 

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• U.S. Constitution
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Which documents created a weak national government because the power resided with the states.

• U.S. Constitution
• Virginia Declaration of Rights
• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation

Which statement represents the goal "to form a more perfect union"?

• to defend the country from outside threats
• to bring the country together
• to make fair laws
• to provided a healthy and safe environment

Which document separated the United States from Great Britain?

• Charters of the VA Company of London

• Declaration of Independence

• VA Declaration of Rights

• VA Statute for Religious Freedom