Colonial America and Revolution Quiz

Which is not a reason that caused so many Jamestown settlers die?

• Sickness and lack of medicine or doctors

• Drought and lack of clean water

• War with Spain

• Disputes with Native Americans

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What was one of the main reasons for the American Revolution?

• Disputes over land with Native Americans

• High taxes imposed by the British

• Conflicts with French settlers

• Lack of resources

Which document outlines the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

What is the main purpose of the legislative branch of the U.S. government?

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting the Constitution?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the supreme law of the United States?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Who was the first President of the United States?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government

• To declare war on Britain

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To create a new constitution

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

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment