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American History Quiz

Authored by Kayla VanGorden

History

5th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which individuals are recognized for deciding that the nation needed a stronger central government?

Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

John Adams and Patrick Henry

Samuel Adams and John Jay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of CHAPTER 4 in the document?

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The drafting of the Bill of Rights

Planning a New Constitution

The first presidential election

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "Big Question" highlighted in the document?

How was the Declaration of Independence formed?

Why did James Madison and Alexander Hamilton think a stronger central government was needed?

What were the key battles of the American Revolution?

Who were the main authors of the Federalist Papers?

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the convention held in Philadelphia in 1787?

To declare independence from Britain

To reconsider the need for a stronger central government

To draft the Declaration of Independence

To elect the first President of the United States

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two figures thought a stronger central government was needed?

George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

James Madison and Alexander Hamilton

John Jay and Patrick Henry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the Constitutional Convention scheduled to start?

May 3, 1787

May 14, 1787

April 30, 1787

June 1, 1787

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many days early did James Madison arrive in Philadelphia for the Constitutional Convention?

Eleven days early

Twenty-two days early

Ten days early

Two weeks early

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