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WorksheetsCreating a New Nation
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
What was an affect of the colonist having to pay taxes?
They were happy.
They became extremely angry.
They did not care.
Who rode from Boston to Lexington, MA to warn colonial leaders that British troops were coming to arrest them?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
James Madison
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
Daniel Shays
Samuel Adams
When did people elect Washington as the first president?
February 4, 2019
February 4, 1789
October 31, 2019
December 25, 1789
What document listed rights, complaints against the king and a statement the the colonies were free?
The Mayflower Compact
The Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Missouri Compromise
Why were the colonists mad at Great Britain?
Great Britain won the French and Indian War.
Great Britain wanted the colonists to produce crops.
The colonists had no representation when decisions were made to tax them.
What did the Patriots want for the colonists?
taxes
laws
freedom
debt
A written plan of government that explains beliefs and laws of the country.
Revolution
Constitution
Independence
Legislature
Why did Great Britain tax the colonies?
The colonies had to pay Britain for the land.
The British became in debt from the war and needed money.
Great Britain wanted to help the colonists manage their money.
Which delegate matches this description:
Politician from Virginia
Came up with the 3-branches of Gov't and the Virginia Plan
Wrote the Federalist Papers to convince people to ratify the constitution
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
What was the Effect of the Confederation Government not having the power to collect tax?
It has a STABLE Economy
It formed a strong army
it was able to provide MANY services
It was UNABLE to pay for its expenses (bills)
Why were the Articles of Confederation replaced by the U.S. Constitution
The Gov.t was too weak to rule
The American people VOTED to get rid of it
The Supreme Court ruled that it was unfair
The Articles were set to expire after 10 years.
Which of the following is true about the Articles of Confederation?
The wealthies states had the most power
Slave states had more power
Large states had more power
All states had equal power
Which Delegate matches this description:
Served as a leader in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War
Owned a Plantation
Was chosen to Lead at the Constitutional Convention
James Madison
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Why did the representatives at the Constitutional Convention divide the powers of the National Government among 3 branches
They were trying to copy the British
They did not want the French system with 2 branches
They did not want any ONE branch to become too powerful
They were trying to keep the form of State Government
What was the one way that the Constitution addressed the issue of how slaves would be counted in a state's population?
States could choose whether or not to count enslaved people
Slaves counted the same as free people in the population
Slaves were not counted as part of a state's population
Every five slaves would be counted as three people (3/5 compromise)
What was the main reason for the American colonies declaring independence from Britain?
Taxation without representation
Desire for a new king
Need for more land
Religious freedom
Which document announced the American colonies' break from British rule?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
1783
1800
1754
Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?
The Boston Tea Party
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The drafting of the Constitution
What was the purpose of the Continental Congress?
To draft the U.S. Constitution
To govern the colonies during the war
To establish trade with Europe
To elect a new king
Who was the first President of the United States?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
What was the Articles of Confederation?
A peace treaty with Britain
The first constitution of the United States
A collection of revolutionary speeches
A trade agreement with France
Why was the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
To declare war on Britain
To revise the Articles of Confederation
To elect a new president
To draft the Bill of Rights
