Understanding the American Revolution

How did the American Revolution come to an end?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Declaration of Independence

Why was the United States Constitution written?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a strong central government and replace the Articles of Confederation

• To declare independence from Britain

• To end the Civil War

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What is one of the main purposes of the United States Constitution?

• To outline the rights of the British monarchy

• To provide a framework for the federal government

• To list the names of all the states

• To describe the geography of the United States

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What are the three branches of the United States government?

• Executive, Legislative, Judicial

• Federal, State, Local

• President, Congress, Supreme Court

• Military, Police, Fire Department

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What is the main function of the Executive branch?

• To make laws

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To create laws

What is the primary role of the Legislative branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To judge laws

What is the main responsibility of the Judicial branch?

• To enforce laws

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To veto laws

Which river is the longest in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

Which mountain range is located in the eastern United States?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

Which river forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Missouri River

• Columbia River