AP US History Period 3

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Boston Tea Party

• Signing of the Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

Which battle is considered the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Lexington and Concord

• Saratoga

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

How many amendments are included in the Bill of Rights?

• 20

• 10

• 5

• 15

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To dissolve the government

• To create a new constitution

• To establish a monarchy

• To amend the existing constitution

What were the Federalist Papers?

• A collection of poems written by Thomas Jefferson.

• A set of laws passed by the Continental Congress.

• A series of essays promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.

• A series of articles advocating for the abolition of slavery.

Which battle marked the end of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Battle of Saratoga

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What did the Declaration of Independence inspire?

• The French Independence.

• The Haitian Independence.

• Independence movements in South America.

• All the above.

What is Pontiac's Rebellion?

• Uprising in the West led by Chief Pontiac following the end of the French Indian War.

• Led to the Proclamation Act of 1763.

• Led to more tension between Native Americans and American Colonists.

• All of the above.

What is Salutary Neglect?

• The idea that Britain would leave the colonies alone as long as they were paying taxes and producing goods, as well as engaging in trade.

• The British attitude of a "hands off" policy with the Native Americans.