Colonial America & Governing the New Nation

Which country ruled the American colonies?

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

• Britain

How did the way the colonies were ruled change after the French and Indian War?

• they were ignored then had taxes and restrictions

• they were colonies then were independent states

• nothing changed

• they were ruled harshly, then ignored

Choose two things that caused the colonies to protest against their rulers.

• Freedom to move west of the Appalachians.

• The Stamp Act

• The British defeating France

• Hosting soldiers in their homes.

Which phrase became the rally cry for the colonists unhappy about not having a say in parliament?

• Don't tread on me.

• Join or die.

• Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes.

• No taxation without representation.

Which action/s did the colonists take to show their unhappiness with Britain. (check all that apply)

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• Refused to buy British products (boycott)

• Wrote to the king expressing their displeasure.

This excerpt of the Declaration best fits which idea?

"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness"

• rule of law

• democracy

• social contract

• natural rights

This excerpt of the Declaration best fits which idea?

"That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among Men... whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the Right of the people to alter or abolish it..."

• rule of law

• democracy

• social contract

• natural rights

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• The document said King John had to limit his power

• The government set up for the American colonies of Britain

• The United States’ first government

• The document that gave the colonists freedom from Britain

Which best describes the Articles of Confederation?

• Weak

• Strong

• Effective

• Lasting

Under the Articles of Confederation, who had more power?

• national government

• state governments