Unit #1 - A New Nation test review

Which of the following events directly led to the start of the American Revolution?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Boston Tea Party

• The drafting of the US Constitution

• The War of 1812

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To establish a strong central government

• To create a framework for a national military

• To serve as the first government of the United States

• To outline the rights of individual states

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and explain how they led to the drafting of the US Constitution.

• The Articles allowed for too much power in the hands of the central government, leading to tyranny.

• The Articles did not provide for a national judiciary, leading to legal inconsistencies.

• The Articles required unanimous consent for amendments, making it difficult to adapt to new challenges.

• The Articles allowed for a strong executive branch, which was seen as a threat to liberty.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the impact of the War of 1812 on the United States' national identity.

• It led to the United States becoming a British colony again.

• It resulted in the United States gaining significant new territories.

• It fostered a sense of national pride and unity.

• It caused the United States to lose its independence.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was the main reason for the failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• It gave too much power to the federal government.

• It lacked a strong central government.

• It allowed states to print their own money.

• It did not include a Bill of Rights.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution in terms of their approach to federalism.

• Both documents gave equal power to the states and the federal government.

• The Articles of Confederation gave more power to the states, while the US Constitution created a stronger federal government.

• The Articles of Confederation created a strong executive branch, while the US Constitution did not.

• Both documents included a Bill of Rights to protect individual freedoms.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Explain the significance of the Bill of Rights in the context of the US Constitution.

• It established the framework for the federal government.

• It outlined the powers of the executive branch.

• It guaranteed individual liberties and limited the power of the government.

• It provided the process for amending the Constitution.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Which of the following was a major cause of the War of 1812?

• Disputes over the US-Canada border

• British impressment of American sailors

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The drafting of the US Constitution

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Assess the role of the US Constitution in shaping the early American government.

• It created a loose confederation of states with limited central authority.

• It established a strong central government with checks and balances.

• It allowed states to operate independently without federal oversight.

• It focused solely on economic policies and trade regulations.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking