Civics Unit 1 Review

Where did the concept of citizenship begin?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Which geographic section of the colonies was known for plantations?

• South

• Middle

• New England

• West

What areas did the TRIANGULAR TRADE route connect?

• Americas, Africa, Europe

• Asia, Africa, Europe

• Americas, Asia, Europe

• Africa, Asia, Americas

Where did the first battles of the American Revolution take place?

• Lexington and Concord

• Bunker Hill

• Yorktown

• Saratoga

What are the PARTS of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble, Declaration of Natural Rights, List of Grievances, Resolution of Independence

• Introduction, Bill of Rights, List of Grievances, Conclusion

• Preamble, Articles, Amendments, Conclusion

• Introduction, Declaration of Rights, Articles, Conclusion

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of central leadership

• Strong federal government

• Excessive taxation

• Overpowering executive branch

What did Shay’s Rebellion highlight?

• Lack of power and ability of the federal government in the Articles

• The United States had a very strong military

• The Economic prosperity of the country under the Articles

• The Success of the federal government in shutting down the rebellion

What is the purpose of the PREAMBLE to the CONSTITUTION?

• To outline the goals of the Constitution

• To list the rights of citizens

• To establish the government structure

• To declare independence

Which state was the first to ratify the Constitution?

• New Hampshire

• Rhode Island

• Delaware

• North Carolina

When did the Constitution go into effect?

• March 4, 1789

• June 21, 1788

• November 21, 1789

• December 7, 1787