WorksheetsUS History UNIT 3
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 29mins
This was the weak constitution that created a weak central government and strong state governments. These were replaced by the Constitution
Thomas Jefferson
Articles of Confederation
Constitution
Bill of Rights
This was the name of a meeting where delegates met to write the new constitution.
Federal System
Rights of States
Constitutional Convention
Great Compromise
Known as the father of the Constitution, he took detailed notes of all meetings, and he was only 5 feet 4 inches tall.
James Madison
Bill Clinton
Donald Trump
Abraham Lincoln
Southern states were wanting to count their slaves into the population so that they could have more representation in congress. 5 slaves would count for 3 for the population.
Three-Fifths Compromise
Ben Franklin
Great Compromise
South Compromise
This document is the basis for the United States government even today.
Bill of Rights
Constitution
Dictionary
Great Compromise
He wanted all the delegates to compromise. He made trips to France in order to help the United States.
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
James Madison
Abraham Lincoln
This man gave direction and focus, but didn't create the constitution. He was also the first president.
Benjamin Franklin
Benedict Arnold
George Washington
James Madison
This man was given the credit of writing the Declaration of Independence. He was also our 3rd president.
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
James Madison
Where was the Constitutional Convention held at?
Virginia
South Carolina
Atlanta
Philadelphia
What was a topic that was heavily debated at the Constitutional Convention?
slavery
women's rights
marriage
U.S. flag sales
Shay’s Rebellion was in protest to
the transfer to land to Canada
the call for a Constitutional Convention
northern laws that ended slavery
taxes and debts faced by farmers
Who was the Colonel during the Battle of New Orleans?
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
General Patton
George Washington
What is an event in which U.S. sailors were captured and forced to fight for the British Navy?
Active duty
Impressments
Slavery
Extra help
Honor
Where is Fort McHenry located?
New Jersey
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
A man who led a rebellion in Massachusetts for unfair treatment to soldiers after the war?
Daniel Shay
James Madison
Bob Hope
Big Ale
Which amendment talks about the right to bare arms?
1st
2nd
9th
10th
What does the 1st Amendment talk about?
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of the Press
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Assembly
The battle of York took place where?
New York
Toronto
California
Philadelphia
The NJ Plan
Supported the idea that no matter the size of the states it is equal voting.
Supported lowering taxes for the poor.
Helped get more people to vote.
Was the weakness of the American government.
Select the people who took part in the Alamo.
Jim Bowie
William B. Travis
Francis Scott Key
Daniel Shay
The father of the constitution?
George Mason
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Ben Franklin
Why did Davy Crockett most likely join the Alamo defenders?
He supported the Texans cause
He wanted to win reelection in Tennessee
He supported Mexico's control of Texas
He was always in
All were conflicts between settlers and the Mexican government, except:
The right to bear arms
Slavery
Religion
Citizenship
Santa Anna's army defeated the Texan defenders because of
the Texans surrendered
their heart and desire
their superior numbers and weaponry
Santa Anna's personal leadership
What is the best possible explanation for why the first ghosts were "flaming spirits" with their bodies on fire?
Because of what the ghosts did to the Alamo
Because of their burning passion for liberty
Because of the Alamo's original use
Because of what Santa Anna did to their bodies
Which statement about the Siege at the Alamo is true?
It was a victory for the Mexican Army
It was a victory for the Texan (American) fighters
The Alamo was an old American fort
Santa Anna's army released al Texan men after they captured the fort
The right to know the charges against come from which amendment?
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Seventh Amendment
Which amendment gives you the right to trial by jury?
3
5
7
9
Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?
The British won, but suffered many losses.
The militia won by a narrow margin.
The British won decisively.
The militia surrendered to the British.
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
He wanted the role.
Yes, was very wealthy.
He was highly educated.
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.
to persuade British troops to leave Boston.
to encourage colonists to join the army.
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
the start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
to instruct how a county wins its freedom.
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
He denied the colonists their rights.
He was not born in Great Britain
He was not elected by Parliament
He lived far away from the colonies.
What does the Join or Die Cartoon represent?
the mother countries helping each other out
one part of the union helping each other out
the disunity of the Thirteen Colonies during the French and Indian War
a snake with of its head
