The Challenge of Unity

What was the main problem faced by the founding fathers of the United States?

• They had too much power.

• They had 13 separate colonies with separate governments.

• They had no leaders.

• They had too much money.

Why did the colonies not want to change their separate identities?

• They were happy with their current situation.

• They had fought hard to break away from tyranny and oppression.

• They wanted to remain under British rule.

• They were afraid of each other.

What was the concern about remaining as separate colonies?

• They would become too powerful.

• They would be too vulnerable.

• They would lose their culture.

• They would have too many leaders.

What did the founding fathers of the United States look for to help them create a new government?

• A model from great societies in history.

• A new king to rule them.

• A way to return to British rule.

• A way to remain separate.

What was the challenge in ruling the 13 states?

• Finding a king.

• Preventing one state from taking control.

• Making them all the same.

• Finding enough leaders.

Who were frustrated with the 13 separate administrations?

• The British.

• The French.

• The Native Americans.

• The Spanish.

Why was it difficult for the Native Americans to make progress with their new neighbors?

• They spoke different languages.

• They had 13 separate administrations to deal with.

• They were afraid of them.

• They had no interest in trading.

What suggestion came from the Native Americans to help solve the problem?

• To return to British rule.

• To unite under one government.

• To create a new colony.

• To form an alliance with the French.

Which Native American group is mentioned in the prompt?

• Cherokee

• Sioux

• Iroquois

• Apache

What was the ultimate goal of the founding fathers in creating a new government?

• To become a monarchy.

• To remain separate colonies.

• To unite and become more powerful.

• To return to British rule.