SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Who was John Adams?

• Pennsylvania statesman and leader in the movement for American independence.

• Massachusetts statesman and leader in the movement for American independence.

• Principal author of the Declaration of Independence.

2. What did John Adams do for the country?

• He assisted in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence.

• He coauthored the Federalist Papers, which argued in favor of ratifying the Constitution.

• He coauthored the Federalist Papers and wrote the Bill of Rights.

3. What is a Constitutional Convention?

• A meeting of delegates from 12 of the 13 states to revise or replace the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution featuring a stronger central government.

• The principle of governing through elected representatives.

• The right to life, liberty, and property, which no government may take away.

4. How many are the key terms?

• 6

• 8

• 5

5.The Constitution of the United States is made up of:

• Legislative

• Judicial

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the declaration of independence?

• The constitution is a blueprint for how American government functions.

• To announce and explain separation from Great Britain

• The ideals for government expressed in the Declaration, including popular sovereignty and social contract, serve as the inspiration for American democratic values.

When was the declaration of independence?

• June–July 1776

• June-july 1850

• June-july 2000

When john adams was born?

• October 30, 1735

• November 12, 1734

• July 5, 1827

What was the natonality of john adams?

• American

• Italian

• Russian

Who was Ben Franklin and what did he do?

• Pennsylvania statesman and leader in the movement for American independence. Franklin aided Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence.

• Virginia statesman and major contributor to the US Constitution. He coauthored the Federalist Papers and wrote the Bill of Rights.

• Revolutionary War general who presided over the Constitutional Convention.