US History Final Practice Test

These are reasons why the colonists declared independence against Great Britain in 1776. Select all that apply.

• unfair taxes

• they were not given a say in government

• everyone had the right to vote

• Boston Massacre

The Declaration of Independence says that people are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights (i.e. cannot be taken away). What are those rights?

• life

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

• bear arms

True or False: The Declaration of Independence says that people have the right to rebel against the government if it doesn't protect their rights.

• True

• False

True or False: The colonists fought France during the Revolutionary War for Independence

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The colonists fought the BRITISH for independence. France was actually an ally to the colonists.

True or False: The British empire won the Revolutionary War.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

No, the colonists won, which created the United States. If the British would have won, we might still be owned by Britain today!

This document is the rulebook for the government and lists our rights and responsibilities.

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

• Federalist Papers

• Mayflower Compact

What does Congress do?

• pass laws

• enforce laws

• interpret laws

What does the President, his Cabinet (advisors) and federal agencies do?

• pass laws

• enforce laws

• interpret laws

What does the Supreme Court have the power to do?

• pass laws

• enforce laws

• interpret whether or not laws are constitutional

True or False: Federal laws are supreme; they trump state laws.

• True

• False