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Q. Thomas Jefferson was the main author of what important document in 1776?
U. S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Gettysburg Address
Treaty of Paris
Who was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army
Benedict Arnold
Paul Revere
George Washington
Patrick Henry
What were colonists called that wanted to stay loyal to the British King?
Red Coats
Minutemen
Continental Soldiers
Loyalists/Torries
Minutemen were farmers who _____________________
fought for only a minute
helped the British fight
were ready to fight at a minute's notice
were captured by the British
Why were the battles of Lexington and Concord important?
They ended the French and Indian War
They were the last battles of the American Revolution
They took place in Virginia
They were the first battles of the American Revolution
Who said the famous words "Give me Liberty or Give me Death"
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Who was an officer in the Continental Army who became a traitor for helping the British?
John Adams
Benedict Arnold
Thomas Jefferson
Leroy Harvey
This patriot made a daring ride through Lexington, Massachusetts to warn colonists, militia, and Minutemen that British soldiers were approaching by sea. "The British are coming! The British are coming!"
Samuel Adams
Phillis Wheatley
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Why did Britain want to tax the colonists?
The British needed to make back the money to pay for The French and Indian War
The colonists had more money than the British
The British wanted to punish the colonists for wanting to be their own country.
What year was the Declaration of Independence created on July 4th?
1774
1876
1776
1874
Thomas Paine published_________________ to encourage more people to join the independence movement.
Common Core
Common Sense
Common Knowledge
Common Hero
Which battle was fought on a hill so that the Patriots could be within firing range towards the British?
Battle Hill
Bunker Hill
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
The toughest winter where many died from hunger and freezing to death for the Continental Army took place where?
Yorktown
NYC
Princeton
Valley Forge
Who was the King during the American Revolution
King Edward III
King Samuel III
King George III
King Henry III
The Thirteen Colonies were fighting for freedom from England. What is another word for freedom?
liberty
taxes
patriot
loyalty
Parliament passed the Tea Act in 1773. This led to some colonists taking action, such as the Boston tea Party. What was the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists began making their own tea
Colonists purchased tea from other countries
Colonists paid taxes on British tea
Colonists dressed as Indians and destroyed the tea by tossing it off the ship and into Boston Harbor
The British surrendered to General Washington to end the war at __________________
Saratoga
Yorktown
Trenton
Philadelphia
British troops had help from well trained German soldiers that they paid to fight. These German soldiers were called ________________
Native Americans
French
Hessians
Aussies
What was the name of the woman who dressed as a man to become a soldier and go on adventures during the Revolutionary War?
Deborah Schooner
Deborah Salisbury
Deborah Sampson
Deborah Sandwill
To refuse to buy goods is to ______________
ramble
trade
boycott
represent
2. The French and Indian War was very _______________ for the British.
cheap
expensive
long
3. Who did the King feel should pay for the war?
British
colonists
Spain
4. The Colonists were happy about paying the tax.
True
Falso
6. What famous phrase did the colonists come up with?
Ain't nobody got time for that
No Taxation without Representation
Free the people
British people SMELL
8. The Stamp Act taxed all ________ goods.
paper
plastic
pollution
9. Which of the following would NOT be taxed under the Stamp Act?
paper
magazines
pens
birth certificate
10. The colonists were more angry at the Stamp Act because the items that were taxed used to be ________.
annoying
dirty
free
11. The colonists hope that the tax would be taken away, or ____________
repealed
lost
given
refocused
12. Before the Townshend Acts, Parliament passed the __________ Act which taxed anything made of paper.
Tea
Import
Stamp
Sugar
13. What did the Townshend Acts do?
put a restriction on storage for the colonists
give colonists in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston a curfew
taxed all imports into the colonies
taxed products made in the colonies
14. After continued protests, the Townshend Act was mostly repealed. What was the only piece that was not?
The tax on tea
The tax on imports
The tax on a legal document
The tax on lead and glass
15. During the protests, colonists brought back a popular phrase from Stamp Act protests. What was that phrase?
"Taxing sugar is not so sweet"
"No taxation without representation"
"Britain doesn't have the right to tax, so let's give the king the ax"
"Parliament's taxation is causing inflation"
Who won the American Revolution?
The British
The American Colonists
Canada
What is the correct date when the Boston Tea Party occurred?
12/16/1773
December 16th, 1773
16th of December 1773
All are correct.
When colonist heard about the tea tax and after the ship containing the tea came into the harbor, The colonists decided to
throw the tea into the harbor
drink the tea
pay for the tea
send the tea back to England
The Boston Tea Party was the first step towards the war between the Colonists and Britain.
TRUE
FALSE
Many members of the colonies did not (a) with paying the unfair taxes to Britain.
The first plan of government for the nation was known as
Declaration of Independence
The Constitution
The Articles of Confederation
The Mayflower Compact
Under the Virginia Plan, there would be _____ branches of government.
1
2
3
4
Under the Virginia Plan, there would be _____ branches of government.
1
2
3
4
The ____________ branch is responsible for enforcing the law.
Executive
Judicial
Legislative
The ____________ branch is responsible for the court system.
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The _______________ branch is responsible for making laws.
Executive4
Judicial
Legislative
The introduction to the Constitution is called the ______________.
Statement of rights
Purpose
Preamble
Beginning
The first 10 amendments are _______________________.
The Bill of Rights
Unnecessary
The rights of the people
The Preamble
There are ___________ amendments to the Constitution.
10
15
27
32
How many articles are in the Constitution?
3
5
7
9
The Constitution can be changed or amended if the change is voted on?
True
False
How many parts are in the Legislative Branch.
2
4
6
8
The Senate has how many members?
50
75
100
150
How did the U.S. Constitution make sure the government had enough power to act, but also protect the people's rights?
Created a legislative branch
Elected delegates from all states
Divided the power of the government into three branches
Gave the president full power over the national and state governments
What steps did the Framers of the Constitution take to make sure the government did not have too much power?
Made the president appointed by Congress
Gave the president unlimited power to make and enforce laws
Established limits to the power of each branch
Made each member of Congress elected by other members of Congress
What three goals did the Framers of the Constitution hope to accomplish when writing the Constitution?
A clearly stated purpose, an outline of the structure of government, and a description of how changes could be made
An outline of how states could enforce taxes, an explanation of how state leaders would be appointed, and a description of state boundaries
An outline of how new territories would be divided, a clear limit of population in territories, and a process for turning a territory into a state
A clear plan for dealing with the British in the future, an outline of how the government would deal with the states, and an outline of federal powers
Which power was granted to the president by the Constitution?
Can serve as a Supreme Court judge
Can draft laws for all states
Can appoint state leaders
Can veto laws
What is it called when a power is kept for the federal government?
Reserved power
Delegated power
Traditional power
Judicial power
Which power was granted to the legislative branch by the Constitution?
Can appoint representatives to Congress
Can change laws when needed
Can appoint Supreme Court justices
Can limit the powers of the other branches of government
Read the following quote. "The judicial Power of the United States, shall be vested in one supreme Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish." Which statement explains the quote from the Constitution best?
It explains how federal courts are structured.
It explains how the courts can appoint the president.
It explains who can be chosen as a justice.
It explains how the executive branch limits the power of the judicial branch.
Which of the following is another name for the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution?
Bill of Constitution
Rights Convention
Bill of Rights
Bill of Amendments
Which amendment gives us freedom of speech and freedom of religion?
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Why did some of the Constitutional Convention delegates insist on adding the Bill of Rights to the Constitution?
Responses
They wanted a stronger government
They were angry they left Great Britain
They wanted the US government to be more like the British Parliament
They wanted to protect the individual rights of the citizens, such as freedom of speech
American citizens have the right to express their opinions and ideas. Which one of the 1st Amendment Rights does this fall under?
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
American citizens have the right to access information from many different sources. Which one of the 1st Amendment Rights does this fall under?
Freedom of the Press
Right to Petition
The Declaration of Independence (choose two that apply)
Announced colonist decision to break from King George III
Listed Colonists grievances against King George III
Established the first national government uniting the American colonies
Created a weak government with a one house congress and no president.
The Articles of Confederation (choose two that apply)
Announced colonist decision to break from King George III
Listed Colonists grievances against King George III
Established the first national government uniting the American colonies
Created a weak government with a one house congress and no president.
The U.S. Constitution (choose two that apply)
Protects individual rights, such as: freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Established a process for changing the government.
Made up the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Created a strong national government with a two house congress and a president.
The Bill of Rights(choose two that apply)
Protects individual rights, such as: freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Established a process for changing the government.
Made up the first 10 amendments to the Constitution.
Created a strong national government with a two house congress and a president.
What document was created in 1776?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
What document was created in 1789?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
What document was created in 1781?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
What document was created in 1791?
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
The Articles of Confederation
The U.S. Constitution
Under the Articles of Confederation, who held the most power?
States
Government
Nation
Towns
What are the TWO houses under Congress?
Courts
House of Representatives
Senate
The White House
How many branches of government were under the ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
0
3
2
1
The National Government was ___________ under the Articles of Confederation.
strong
weak
average
powerful
What branch of government existed under the Articles of Confederation?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Constitutional Convention
What are the three branches of government under the Constitution?
President
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
