American Revolution

Why is the Declaration of Independence a foundational legal document for the

United States?

• It became the first Constitution of the United States

• It ended the Institution of slavery

• It declared war against Britain

• It announced America's separation from Britain

How does the Declaration of Independence express the idea that the people in America have sovereignty?

• The people may get rid of gov'ts that don't serve their interest

• It established Civil Rights for all

• Most Americans do not have any power

• The people are forced to submission

Why was a list of King George's actions included in the Declaration of

Independence?

• It was included as a declaration of war against the world

• It announced the injuries or harms done by the King

• It was an attempt to rejoin England

• It announced America's obedience to the King

Parliament imposed a series of taxes on the colonies beginning in 1764 in order to do what?

• To help King George pay for his new palace

• To obtain funds to fund a war against Spain.

• To help Britain pay back debts from the French and Indian War.

• To encourage the colonists to migrate back to Britain.

What was the Colonist's main concern about the new taxes being imposed?

• The colonists were being taxed without proper representation in Parliament.

• The colonists lost faith in the ability of Parliament to do their jobs.

• Parliament imposed these taxes that were not extensive enough.

• The taxes were excessive, unfair, and extensive.

Under the Articles of Confederation, most governmental power was retained by which entity?

• National Government

• States

• Local Communities

• Parliament

(Select all that apply) Which of the following was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The President had too much Power

• Each State coined their own money

• Each State had a separate militia.

• The National Government could not Impose taxes

This was considered a major success of the Articles of Confederation?

• Repayment of Revolutionary War Debts.

• Victory over French settlers

• Dramatic improvement of the National Military

• Passage of the Northwest Ordinance

This event is largely responsible for exposing the flaws that existed within the Articles of Confederation and hastened a revision to the document.

• Treaty of Paris

• Northwest Ordinance

• Shay's Rebellion

• Boston Tea Party

The Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in May of 1787 accomplished what goal?

• Framed and established a new government

• Revised the Articles of Confederation

• Only created an Executive Branch

• Formed a new foreign policy agreement