The U.S. Constitution and the Treaty of Paris (1783)

Which important document was approved after the Treaty of Paris (1783) that changed the way the United States government was formed?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

What was the significance of the period between the Treaty of Paris (1783) and the approval of the U.S. Constitution?

• It was a time when important events and problems led to changes in the formation of the U.S. government.

• It was a period of peace with no major changes in government.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

• It was when the United States became a monarchy.

Analyze how the approval of the U.S. Constitution addressed problems that arose after the Treaty of Paris (1783). Provide reasoning for your answer.

• The Constitution established a stronger federal government to solve issues of unity and governance.

• The Constitution abolished all state governments.

• The Constitution created a monarchy to rule the United States.

• The Constitution did not address any problems from the previous period.

When did the Revolutionary War end, resulting in the United States becoming free from British rule?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1791

• 1800

After gaining independence, what major challenge did Americans face?

• Finding new land to settle

• Deciding how to govern themselves

• Building new cities

• Creating a national currency

Which of the following was NOT present in the United States immediately after the Revolutionary War?

• A king

• National laws

• A leader

• All of the above

Between 1783 and 1788, what did Americans do to address the lack of a government?

• Ignored the problem

• Debated, experimented, and created a political system

• Returned to British rule

• Appointed a king

How did the period from 1783 to 1788 help shape the United States government?

• It led to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and influenced how the government works today.

• It resulted in the formation of a monarchy.

• It caused the country to split into separate nations.

• It led to the abolishment of all laws.

Explain why the years 1783 to 1788 were significant in the development of the United States government. Use evidence from the historical context.

• They were years of peace with no changes.

• Americans debated, experimented, and created a political system that became the foundation of the government.

• The United States was ruled by a king.

• The country was under British rule again.

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War?

• 1776

• 1783

• 1800

• 1754