WorksheetsUnit 2 - American Revolution & the New Nation Review
Total questions: 57
Worksheet time: 29mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who wrote Common Sense?
a)
Ben Franklin
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Paine
d)
George Washington
2.
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Sam Adams
d)
Thomas Jefferson
3.
The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?
a)
a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)
b)
complaints
c)
peace treaty between US and England
d)
reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)
4.
Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...
a)
Declare independence from Britain
b)
Boycott British taxes
c)
Shoot British troops
d)
Remain loyal to King George III
5.
TRUE or FALSE - One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was that Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
Why were the American Colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?
a)
Townshend Acts
b)
That was the agreement with the Native Americans
c)
They made too much money
d)
Britain was in debt and needed money after the war
7.
How did the colonist protest against the Tea Act?
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Dumped tea into Boston harbor
c)
Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea
8.
TRUE or FALSE - Women often were noticed as spies, which made them not a good option for such a job.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
9.
Who was the first choice to command the Continental Army?
a)
Marquis de Lafayette
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
10.
What was the act passed by the British in 1763 that stated colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian mountains?
a)
Proclamation of 1763
b)
Tea Act
c)
Intolerable Acts
d)
Stamp Act
11.
Where did the 1st Continental Congress take place and what did it call for?
a)
New York, sending a list of complaints to the crown
b)
Philadelphia, called for boycotts of British goods and colonial militias to form
c)
New York, called for boycotts of British goods
d)
Boston, called for colonists to stop threatening the British
12.
After the Townshend Acts, more soldiers were sent to the colonies this led to which event taking place???
a)
Boston Marathon
b)
First Continental Congress
c)
Battle of Lexington and Concord
d)
Boston Massacre
13.
The Battle of Saratoga was a turning point because it meant this country got involved in the war helping the Americans.
a)
Denmark
b)
Portugal
c)
Brazil
d)
France
14.
According to _______________ ________________ theory, by John Locke, people give up their rights to the government, but if the government does not protect those rights, the people can replace the government.
a)
social contest
b)
antisocial contract
c)
governmental contact
d)
social contract
15.
After years of increased taxes from the British, colonists began forming an ____________________ identity and calling for the independence.
a)
American
b)
British
c)
French
d)
Loyalist
16.
What are unalienable rights?
a)
rights that cannot be taken away
b)
rights that you get when you turn 18
c)
the right to vote
d)
right to be an alien
17.
What is a non-professional army made up of soldiers from one town or region?
a)
mini military
b)
militia
c)
squad
d)
amateur army
18.
Taxing people is an example of a...
a)
delegated power
b)
concurrent power
c)
reserved power
19.
Printing money is an example of a...
a)
delegated power
b)
concurrent power
c)
reserved power
20.
The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?
a)
Canada
b)
Mexico
c)
Britain
d)
France
21.
Which branch of government is responsible for writing the laws?
a)
executive branch
b)
legislative branch
c)
judicial branch
22.
Federalism means...
a)
we have only a national government
b)
we have both state and national government with different roles for both
c)
we have only state governments with just a president
d)
we have a monarchy with a legislative branch called Congress
23.
The THREE FIFTHS COMPROMISE meant...
a)
Southern states had 3/5th the representation of northern states
b)
Enslaved people were counted as only 3/5th of a person for the state's population count
c)
Women were counted as 3/5th of a person for the state's population count
24.
What type of Government did the Democratic- Republicans / Anti-Federalist believe in?
a)
Strong national government
b)
Weak national government
c)
Weak state government
25.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
a)
They forgot to add some stuff
b)
Antifederalists wanted a clear list of rights guaranteed to citizens and states
c)
Federalists thought they needed a clear list of rights for citizens and states
26.
Who was the second President of the US?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
John Adams
d)
Alexander Hamilton
27.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We have FREEDOM, and it can't be taken away!"
a)
liberty
b)
general welfare
c)
domestic tranquility
d)
common defense
28.
Where in the Preamble of the United States Constitution does it mention the idea of, "peace in our country?"
a)
liberty
b)
general welfare
c)
domestic tranquility
d)
common defense
29.
Which of the following phrases from the Preamble is best described by saying: "We should have a military to protect us!"
a)
liberty
b)
general welfare
c)
domestic tranquility
d)
common defense
30.
What is the name for the group of electors who casts ballots for the candidate that wins the majority of votes in each state.
a)
Electoral University
b)
Election Council
c)
Electoral College
31.
This case established JUDICIAL REVIEW
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Gideon v. Wainwright
c)
Miranda v. Arizona
d)
Roe v. Wade
32.
_______________ supported the Constitution as it was written because they did not want to include guaranteed rights of citizens and states.
a)
Federalists
b)
Anti-Federalists
33.
What amendment did this part (below) of the Alien and Sedition Acts, go against?
" Put people in prison for making false statements that were critical of the federal government *
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Sixth
34.
TRUE or FALSE - In 2016, Hillary Clinton actually won the popular vote but lost the electoral college to Donald Trump, losing her the election.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
35.
TRUE or FALSE - Slavery was made illegal through the Constitution.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
36.
What created a stronger national government the Articles of Confederation or the Constitution?
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
US Constitution
37.
Why are we technically a democratic REPUBLIC?
a)
We elect representatives to advocate for our interests in the government.
b)
We, the American people, directly make the decisions that help out country function.
38.
Separation of powers means
a)
all of the 3 branches of government have different jobs
b)
the vice president and president split responsibility
c)
power is not balanced in the government
d)
We, the American people, directly make the decisions that help out country function.
39.
The debate at the Constitution that resulted in the combining the Virginia and New Jersey plans into the GREAT COMPROMISE... was over what?
a)
slavery
b)
representation
40.
How long is a Presidential term?
a)
2 years
b)
4 years
c)
1 year
d)
8 years
41.
What is the BILL OF RIGHTS?
a)
the first ten Amendments to the US Constitution
b)
the lists of rights that state governments have
c)
the list of rights of the President and Vice President
d)
the first ten amendments to the Articles of Confederation
42.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly and petition?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
5
43.
What branch of government includes Congress (House of Representatives & the Senate)?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Judicial Branch
c)
Administrative Branch
d)
Legislative Branch
44.
What branch of government includes the president and enforces the laws?
a)
executive branch
b)
executive
45.
What branch of government includes the Supreme Court and reviews the laws?
a)
Executive Branch
b)
Legislative Branch
c)
Federal Bureau
d)
Judicial Branch
46.
Explain the very important PRECEDENT Washington set for future Presidents.
a)
Washington's refusal to engage in foreign wars.
b)
Washington's establishment of a presidential cabinet.
c)
Washington's decision to serve for life.
d)
Washington's two-term limit for Presidents.
47.
What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To convince people to ___________________.
a)
support the ratification of the United States Constitution
b)
encourage the separation of powers
c)
promote the Articles of Confederation
d)
oppose the amendments to the Constitution
48.
Name one of the three things Washington EMPHASIZED in his Farewell Address and explain why he discussed it.
a)
Foreign Alliances
b)
Military Expansion
c)
Economic Independence
d)
Political Unity
49.
What very important document is STILL "the law of the land?"
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
Common Sense
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The U.S. Constitution
50.
Explain why the Louisiana Purchase aligned with Jefferson's vision for America.
a)
It supported Jefferson's goal of expanding military power.
b)
It encouraged urbanization and industrial growth.
c)
It limited land ownership to wealthy elites.
d)
by providing land for independent farmers, promoting an agrarian society and democracy.
51.
Finish this American Colonist Motto, "No Taxation without..."
a)
Freedom
b)
Independence
c)
Representation
52.
According to the Declaration of Independence, how are people's rights protected?
a)
People's rights are protected by a monarchy that rules without consent.
b)
People's rights are protected by a system of absolute power held by a single leader.
c)
People's rights are protected by a government that derives its power from the consent of the governed.
53.
What event does this cartoon show?
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Battle of Yorktown
54.
According to the Declaration of Independence, Who gives the government their rights?
a)
Foreign powers.
b)
The government itself.
c)
The people.
d)
The Constitution.
55.
Declaration of Independence: What does "declare the causes which impel them to separation" mean?
(a)
56.
Name of the colonists who were AGAINST independence and loyal to Britain?
a)
Patriots
b)
Rebels
c)
Independents
d)
Loyalists
57.
Name of the colonists who were fighting FOR American independence?
a)
Loyalists
b)
Neutralists
c)
Patriots
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