Unit 1/Topic 2

Why was George Washington chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• Because of his military experience and ability to unite people.

• Because he was the youngest general in the army.

• Because he had the most political connections.

• Because he was a famous author and thinker.

What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

• To define the role of the government and what it can and can't do.

• To establish a national religion.

• To create a monarchy in the United States.

• To outline the process for amending state laws.

What was the New Jersey Plan?

• A proposal for a government with one house, where each state would have one vote.

• A plan for a bicameral legislature with representation based on population.

• A proposal to establish a strong central government with three branches.

• A plan to give each state equal representation in a two-house legislature.

How is a monarchy different from the U.S. government?

• A monarchy is led by a king or queen, while U.S. citizens vote for a president.

• Both systems are led by elected officials.

• A monarchy has no defined leadership structure.

• In a monarchy, laws are made by a parliament.

What is the Bill of Rights?

• The first ten amendments to the Constitution listing basic rights of the people.

• A document outlining the duties of the President.

• A treaty between the United States and foreign nations.

• A list of laws passed by Congress in the 18th century.

What is a representative democracy?

• A system where people vote for representatives to make decisions for them.

• A government where all citizens vote on every issue directly.

• A political system where leaders are chosen by hereditary succession.

• A form of democracy where only a select group of people can vote.

What was the Great Compromise?

• Established a two-house legislature with one house based on population and one with equal representation for each state.

• Created a single legislative body with equal representation for all states.

• A compromise that allowed for the continuation of slavery in the new states.

• Established a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.

What is a primary source?

• A document or artifact created during the time period being studied.

• A summary of events written by a historian.

• A textbook that compiles various historical accounts.

• An analysis of primary sources by a researcher.

What is the U.S. Constitution?

• A document that established the structure and role of the U.S. government.

• A collection of amendments to the Declaration of Independence.

• A treaty signed with foreign nations.

• A set of guidelines for state governments.

What is a secondary source?

• A document or artifact created after the time period being studied, like the painting 'Washington Crossing the Delaware' created in 1851.

• A firsthand account of an event, such as a diary or letter.

• A primary source that has been altered or edited for publication.

• A summary of events written by a historian based on primary sources.