The American Revolution From Colonies to Constitution

When did America's struggle for independence officially end?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

• 1789

What did the final peace treaty with Great Britain grant to America?

• Independence

• Land

• Both independence and defined boundaries

• None of the above

How did the size of the United States change after the peace treaty?

• It became half the size of the original 13 colonies

• It remained the same size as the original 13 colonies

• It became three times the size of the original 13 colonies

• It became smaller than most European nations

What was the main problem with the Articles of Confederation?

• They granted too much power to the federal government

• They granted too much power to the states

• They did not define the boundaries of the new nation

• They did not grant independence to America

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To write a constitution for the United States

• To discuss the terms of the peace treaty with Great Britain

• To establish a strong national government

• To declare independence from Great Britain

Which branch of the government has the power to make laws?

• Executive branch

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• None of the above

Where did the framers of the Constitution meet to write the document?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

What is the meaning of the word 'democracy'?

• Rule by the people

• Rule by the king

• Rule by the military

• Rule by the nobles

What was the main inspiration for the framers of the Constitution?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Medieval England

• The Age of Reason