Early US History

In the American Revolution, the Patriots were fighting for

• Britain
• France
• America's freedom from Britain

How many original colonies were there?

• 10
• 15
• 13

Where the 13 original colonies located?

• On the East Coast 
• On the West Coast
• In the middle of  North America 

What was the major cause of the American Revolution?

• The Indians were causing trouble for the British
• The King was taxing the colonists unfairly and they had no representation.
• The Colonists were stubborn and inconsiderate.

What was written by Thomas Jefferson, and signed and ratified by the 13 colonies on July 4, 1776?

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• provided for a strong national government
• Congress did not have the power to tax
• Provided no common currency
• Provided no judicial or executive branch

Freedom speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion and freedom to assemble are guaranteed rights under the

• 2nd Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

• 13th Amendment