U.S. History Concepts and Events

The video tutorial by Miss Kay Johnson covers the formation of the United States post-independence, highlighting the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and the subsequent Constitutional Convention. Key figures like James Madison and George Washington played significant roles in shaping the new government. The video also discusses the Bill of Rights, the westward expansion following the Louisiana Purchase, and concludes with a brief mention of inventions like the cotton gin and mechanical reaper.

What was the main reason the Articles of Confederation were considered weak?

• They imposed high taxes on the states.

• They lacked a strong central authority.

• They allowed states to print their own money.

• They gave too much power to the federal government.

Why did Rhode Island refuse to send representatives to the Constitutional Convention?

• They were in conflict with other states.

• They wanted to form their own government.

• They were satisfied with the Articles of Confederation.

• They feared losing power as a small state.

Who is known as the 'Father of the Constitution'?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

What role did George Washington play at the Constitutional Convention?

• He was the main author of the Constitution.

• He opposed the creation of a new government.

• He represented Rhode Island.

• He was the president of the convention.

Which document guarantees certain rights to American citizens?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Federalist Papers

• The Articles of Confederation

Which Virginia document influenced the Bill of Rights?

• The Virginia Plan

• The Virginia Declaration of Rights

• The Virginia Resolutions

• The Virginia Compact

What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?

• To expand the U.S. territory

• To establish trade with Canada

• To prevent British expansion

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

Why did many Virginians move west after the American Revolution?

• To escape high taxes

• To join the gold rush

• To find new land and opportunities

• To avoid military service

What was the Cumberland Gap?

• A trade route to Canada

• A low point in the Appalachian Mountains

• A river crossing in Virginia

• A settlement in the Louisiana Territory

Who created the mechanical reaper?

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Eli Whitney

• Cyrus McCormick