Civics test

Write the Preamble.

When is the Declaration of Independence signed?

• September 5th 1776

• Your mum

• July 4th 1787

Why do the founders mention Natural rights in the declaration?

• They were abusing their rights

• Wanted freedom

• They want to protect their God-given rights

Explain one of the grievances (things the British had done wrong) listed in the Declaration.

What is a confederation?

How do they decide to solve the problem with the British in the Declaration of Independence?

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• A law

• the first constitution of the United States

• A group that comes together for a common purpose

• The declaration

What was the problem with the legislature under the Articles of Confederation?

• Unfair population, the army’s were uncontrolled until the National legislature has 1 house and each state has 1 vote.

• Abusing the peoples natural laws

What was Shay’s Rebellion? Explain in detail.

Explain the five major weaknesses in the Article’s of confederation.