Founding of the United States Quiz

When did the first Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia?

• 1783

• 1781

• 1776

• 1774

Who is considered the father of the Constitution?

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the first governing document of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong central government

• National court system

• Power to coin money

• Regulate interstate commerce

Which amendment guarantees certain powers are reserved for the states?

• 10th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

• 1st Amendment

What did the Great Compromise settle?

• Representation between states

• Slavery issue

• Ratification of the Constitution

• Treaty of Paris terms

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine?

• Each slave counts as two-thirds of a person

• Each slave counts as three-fifths of a person

• Each slave counts as one person

• Each slave counts as a full person

When was the Revolutionary War between Britain and the colonies officially over?

• 1774

• 1776

• 1783

• 1781

What did the Treaty of Paris sign in 1783 accomplish?

• Establishment of the federal government

• End of the American Revolution

• Ratification of the Constitution

• Negotiation of the Three-Fifths Compromise

What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention?

• To organize a colonial boycott

• To discuss the idea of unifying the 13 colonies

• To negotiate the Treaty of Paris

• To amend the Articles of Confederation