Much of the Bill of Rights was based on ideas from

The Enlightenment (Locke and Hobbes)

Britain was finally over powered and surrendered after

Spain and the Dutch Republic entered the war.

The federal system outlined in the new constitution contained

three branches, in which each branch has power to check each

How did France help the colonies during their war for independence?

France supplied arms and money as well as soldiers.

Why did the colonies fear having a strong central government?

The colonies had lived under the oppressive rule of Britain.

Why did the colonies organize the First Continental Congress?

The colonists wanted to counteract British policy.

The Declaration of Independence declared that the colonies

were independent from the British Empire.

Why did the colonists write an entirely new constitution?

The Articles of Confederation were weak to solve problems

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Ch. 8, Lesson 4

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1
Much of the Bill of Rights was based on ideas from
the monarchies in Europe.
The Enlightenment (Locke and Hobbes)
The Stamp Act.
British Constitution
2
Britain was finally over powered and surrendered after
The colonies disbanded the Continental Army.
France stopped helping the colonies.
Spain and the Dutch Republic entered the war.
The Native Americans joined the colonies's side.
3
The federal system outlined in the new constitution contained
three branches, in which each branch has power to check each
only an executive, who was elected by all the people.
two branches both with equal power
One main center of power, with three subsidiary branches
4
How did France help the colonies during their war for independence?
France supplied arms and money as well as soldiers.
The French fought Britain in Britain, distracting them.
France started a war with the Native Americans.
France gave the colonies as much money as they wanted.
5
Why did the colonies fear having a strong central government?
The colonies had lived under the oppressive rule of Britain.
Strong central governments tend to be unable to do things.
The colonies feared Britain would take revenge for winning.
A strong central government always ignores citizen needs.
6
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act?
to show who owns property
to raise money for the colonies
to earn revenue for Britain
to keep the colonies safe
7
Why did the colonies organize the First Continental Congress?
It was the only way to raise money.
Britiain asked them to meet.
They disagreed about going to war.
The colonists wanted to counteract British policy.
8
The Declaration of Independence declared that the colonies
were independent from the British Empire.
wanted to go to war.
Could chose a new leader every time they met.
Were independent from the United States.
9
Which of the following is an amendment in the Bill of Rights
free education
freedom for everyone to vote
free medical care
freedom of religion
10
Why did the colonists write an entirely new constitution?
The articles of Confederation had been written by Britain.
the Articles of Confederation were not long enough.
The Articles of Confederation were weak to solve problems
they needed a weaker constitution

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