American Revolution and Early Government

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

The Declaration of Independence was signed on:

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1789

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1774

What are three rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• the Pursuit of Happiness

• Property

The Treaty of Paris ended which war?

• World War I

• American Civil War

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

From which country did the United States gain independence?

• Spain

• France

• England

• Germany

Who was the first President of the United States under the Constitution?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• James Madison

Which document served as the first constitution of the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

Who led the rebellion against high taxes and foreclosure of farms in Massachusetts in 1786?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Daniel Shays

What was the result of Shay's Rebellion? CHOOSE 2

• The rebels were defeated.

• The rebellion led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.

• The rebels won.

What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY

• It gave too much power to the states

• It had no executive branch

• It didn't allow for a national currency

• It allowed for a strong central government