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'The American Revolution: A History'
'The American Revolution: A History'
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1
The Articles of Confederation gave most power to the _________________.
local governments.
President.
state governments.
national government.
2
______________ were the colonists' greatest ally during the American Revolution.
The Canadians
The Germans
The Spanish
The French
3
The Founding Fathers believed _______________ was key to a successful republic.
religion
money
education
strong leadership
4
What caused Parliament to start taxing the colonies?
The French and Indian War
Demand for slaves
The Declaration of Independence
Orders of King George III
5
Why did many assume the American Revolution would end quickly?
The colonists had a clear advantage.
Great Britain had a clear advantage.
6
Who has the power in a republic?
The president and elected representatives
The people
The three branches of government
The people and their elected representatives
7
How long had the British lived in the colonies before the American Revolution?
25 years
150 years
100 years
50 years
8
What was the first plan for the newly independent country called?
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
Declaration of Independence
U.S. Constitution
9
What was the main issue for the rebelling colonists?
Taxation
Representation
Imperialism
Independence
10
What American institution violated everything the revolution was about?
Slavery
Banks
Public Schools
The Church
11
How many years passed between the first tax on the colonists and the start of the war?
Approximately 5 years
Approximately 20 years
Approximately 10 years
Approximately 1 year
12
Why did the Articles of Confederation fail?
The Founding Fathers made it fail.
The Founding Fathers could not govern properly.
The national government was too strong.
The national government was not strong enough.
13
Why did slavery continue after the Revolution?
It was an integral part of the economy.
It was a necessary societal hierarchy.
Everyone in America wanted it.
Every Founding Father supported it.
14
What kind of king was King George III?
Experienced, strong willed, and kind
Experienced, rude, and domineering
Inexperienced, stubborn, and peculiar
Inexperienced, sensitive, and weak
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What was the most revolutionary idea of the U.S. Constitution?
To create three branches of national government.
To elect a president instead of a king.
To give sovereignty to the people.
To have both national and state governments.
