Governing a New Nation (Unit 3)

The Stamp Act, the Boston Massacre, The Boston Tea Party, and the Intolerable Acts lead to which of the following:

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Bill of Rights

• The American Revolution

• The Civil War

Which of the following was a grievance to KIng George III written in the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists were forced to serve in the colony's army for one year.

• Colonists were forced to quarter troops in their homes.

• Colonists couldn't become British Army officers.

• Colonists could not hold public office.

During the American Revolution which group would most likely agree with the quote, "No Taxation without Representation"

• British Army

• Loyalists

• Colonists

• Patriots

Why did the Founding Fathers start the Preamble to the Constitution with "We the People..."?

• The government and constitution were created by the people and for the people.

• The government takes care of the well-being of the people

• The government treats all people fairly.

• The government guarantees peace for all people

Why did the Founding Fathers create three branches of government?

• So each branch could make laws.

• It made it impossible for one person of branch to have all the power.

• To make sure all citizens have rights.

• So each branch could enforce the laws.

Why was a Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

• Protect the rights of every citizen

• Allowed all citizens the right to vote

• Limit the Governments power over the nation

• Create laws that gives the Federal Government power

What is an amendment to the Constitution?

• It creates checks and balances

• It allows citizens to voice grievances to the government

• Its an addition that may change or add new laws to the Constitution

• It creates new responsibilities for citizens

Which amendment gave women the right to vote?

• 1st Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which Amendment to the Constitution gave freed African American Slaves citizenship?

• 1st Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What Amendment gave African American men the right to vote?

• 1st Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment