Unit 1: The Constitution Test

Why were the colonists mad at Britain after the French and Indian War?

• Britain lost the war

• Britain would not let them move into the Ohio Valley

• They wanted the french to win

• They thought George Washington should be king

Who won the American Revolution?

• America

• Britain

• Australia

• Germany

What was the name of the first government in the United States

• Articles of Confederation

• Magna Carta

• Communist Party

• Oligarchy

What was the Stamp Act?

• The Stamp Act was a promotion of by one get one free stamps.

• The Stamp Act was a tax imposed by the British government on the American colonies in 1765.
• The Stamp Act a famous band that was popular in 1765.

• The Stamp Act was a tax imposed by the American government on the British colonies in 1765.

What does taxation without representation mean?

• A person who believes there should be no taxes

• Imposing taxes on people who are represented in the government
• Raising taxes by 20 percent

• Imposing taxes on people who have no say in the government

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• The purpose was to negotiate a peace treaty.
• The purpose was to declare war on other countries.
• The purpose was to establish a monarchy.
• The purpose was to declare independence from Britain and explain the reasons.

Which answer is NOT a right the Declaration of Independence claims all men have?

• Life

• Liberty

• Healthcare

• Pursuit of Happiness

True or False: America had a stronger military than Britain when the American Revolution started.

• True

• False

What is a constitution?

• A constitution is a document that outlines the rules and regulations of a political party.
• A constitution is a set of guidelines for personal conduct in a society.
• A constitution is a legal document that you sign before you get married.

• A constitution is a set of laws that legally represent the ideals of a state and establishes a government.