Historical Documents Quiz

Which important document outlines the rights and responsibilities of citizens in the United States?

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Magna Carta

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Treaty of Paris

What is one of the documents created by the Founding Fathers that helps protect our freedoms?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Federalist Papers

Which document is known for listing the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Northwest Ordinance

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To explain the rights of people and declare independence from Great Britain

• To list the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

• To define the structure of the U.S. government

• To describe the process for ratifying amendments

What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Amendments

What does the U.S. Constitution do?

• It lists the rights of people

• It defines the structure of the government

• It declares independence from Great Britain

• It describes the first 10 amendments

How many amendments are there to the Constitution of the United States?

• 10

• 18

• 27

• 50

What is one right mentioned in the Bill of Rights?

• The right to declare independence

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to create laws

• The right to form a government

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare freedom from British rule

• To establish the first U.S. bank

• To create the U.S. flag

• To start the first U.S. school

What is the purpose of the Constitution of the United States?

• To outline the laws and principles of the government

• To declare war on other countries

• To create a national holiday

• To establish a new language