What is the Bill of Rights?

A document of rights added to the Constitution

What was a strength of the Articles of Confederation?

It held the colonies together during the American Revolution

What was the Quartering Act?

Colonists had to let British soldiers stay in their homes

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Questions include why we went to war with Great Britain, and the start of our new nation w/Articles of Confederation.

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1
What is the Bill of Rights?
A document of rights added to the Constitution
A list of things King George III taxed us on
None of the above
2
What was the 1st plan of government for the United States?
Constitution
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
3
What was a strength of the Articles of Confederation?
It held the colonies together during the American Revolution
It didn't provide a national defense
There was nothing in place for a national leader
It allowed 1 vote per state no matter the size
4
What was the 1st battle of the American Revolution?
The Boston Massacre
The Battle of Trenton
Lexington and Concord
The Battle of Saratoga
5
Why did we go to war with Great Britain?
All of the above
Colonists were tired of not having a voice in Parliament
Colonists were taxed unfairly
Colonists were tired of being under Britain's rule
6
Where was the 2nd Constitutional Convention held?
Washington, D.C.
None of the above
New York
Philadelphia
7
What famous battle included George Washington crossing the icy Delaware River on Christmas?
None of the above
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Yorktown
8
Who was the 1st President of the United States?
John Adams
George Washington
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
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What was the Quartering Act?
Colonists had to use quarters to buy tea
None of the above
Colonists had to pay quarters to buy food
Colonists had to let British soldiers stay in their homes
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What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
All of the above
9 states had to agree to pass laws and they rarely could
It did not provide a national army or defense
It allowed each state to get 1 vote no matter the size

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