Chapter 2 Lesson 2A New Nation Quiz

What is the meaning of 'Independence'?

• Freedom from rule by others

• A plan of government

• A change to the Constitution

• An agreement

What is the meaning of 'Congress'?

• A group of people responsible for making a country's laws

• To form a group

• Someone who represents a group of people

• A union of states that agree to cooperate

What is the meaning of 'Territory'?

• An agreement

• A change to the Constitution of the United States

• A large area of land that is under the control of an outside government

• To approve officially

What was the American Revolution?

• The war in which the 13 American colonies won their independence from Great Britain

• A plan of government

• An agreement

• A change to the Constitution of the United States

What did the leaders create instead of revising the Articles of Confederation?

• An entirely new government

• A union of states that agree to cooperate

• A group of people responsible for making a country's laws

• A plan of government

What are the first ten amendments to the Constitution called?

• An agreement

• A change to the Constitution of the United States

• To approve officially

• The Bill of Rights

Who was the first president of the United States?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

Which president bought the Louisiana Territory from France?

• Meriwether Lewis

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

Who led the expedition to explore the West?

• George Washington

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

Who helped the expedition as a guide?

• Daniel Shays

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Sacajawea