2 - Test

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1777

• July 4, 1778

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What did the Declaration of Independence assert?

• The need for a new currency

• The right the colonists desired

• The establishment of a new monarchy

• The creation of a new religion

What year did the 13 colonies unite their separate government under the Articles of Confederation?

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778

• 1781

Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Philadelphia

• Delaware

• New York

• Virginia

What was the main reason it took a long time to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

• Disagreements over the structure of government

• Some states felt the wording did not provide adequate protection of human rights

• Difficulty in gathering all the state representatives

• Disputes over the powers to be given to the central government

What does the Bill of Rights set out to protect?

• The rights of the states

• The powers of the president

• Human rights

• The authority of the federal government

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the freedom of speech, press, religion, and peaceful assembly?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights addresses the right to bear arms?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

What does the 7th Amendment guarantee?

• Right to a speedy public trial

• Right to a jury trial in all civil matters over $20

• Right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation

• Right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure