American Revolution

What was known as the first constitution of the U.S.?

• The Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

Why was the Articles of Confederation replaced by the Constitution?

• It was too long

• It was too short

• The government was too weak.

How many branches of government did the Articles of Confederation include?

• 3

• 2

• 1

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

When was the Declaration of Independence "signed"?

• Jul 4, 1776

• Jul 19, 1776

• Jul 4, 1676

• Jul 19, 1676

What document declared the colonists' freedom from British rule?

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Articles of Confederation

What document ended the Revolutionary War?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Treaty of Paris

What is known as the 'Supreme Law of the Land'?

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Federal

• State

The first 10 amendments of the U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• 1st Amendment

3 branches of government

(Click all that apply)

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Federal