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1
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 24, 1776
July 4, 1778
March 4, 1789
July 4, 1776
2
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
to represent the original colonies
to represent the members of the Continental Congress
to represent the number of signatures on the US Constitution
13 is a lucky number
3
Why did Britain order so many "Acts" to tax the colonists?
to gain more wealth
to pay for the French and Indian War
to boost the economy
to pay for the American Revolution
4
What does bicameral mean?
4 parts
1 part
3 parts
2 parts
5
Which of the following were part of the original 13 colonies?
Alabama
Maryland
Florida
Maine
6
Who did the US fight in the American Revolution
Mexico
Britain
France
Spain
7
What ended the Revolutionary War?
Treaty of Cornwallis
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of London
Washington surrendered
8
What pamphlet was written by Thomas Payne to inspire colonists to support the Revolution
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
The Crisis
Uncle Tom's Cabin
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What rebellion was seen as proof the Articles of Confederation failed?
Boston Tea Party
Shays' Rebellion
Slave revolt
Whiskey Rebellion
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Where did the first shot of the American Revolution take place?
Concord and Boston
Lexington and Louisville
Boston and Phillidelphia
Lexington and Concord
11
What act led to the Boston Tea Party?
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Tea Act
Intolerable Acts
12
What did the Declaration of Independence actually do?
declare US independence from France
declare US independence from Britain
granted slaves independence
formed the basis of the US government
13
What 2 groups fought in the French and Indian War?
British and Indians
French and British
Americans and French
French and Indians
14
What were both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights designed to do?
provide for religious freedom
give commoners the right to vote
limit the power of the monarch
accept the theory of divine right
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Shay's rebellion of 1786 resulted in increased support for...
writing the Declaration of Indepednece
approving the Missouri Compromise
creating a US Bill of Rights
revising the Articles of Confederation
16
What did the Proclamation of 1763 proclaim?
No one could settle west of the Rocky Mountains
the king was guilty of tyranny
proclaimed America free
no one could settle west of the Appalachian Mountains
17
How many states ratified the Constitution?
13
4
9
11
18
Who was known as the "father of the Constitution"
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
King George
19
What are 2 rights listed in the Declaration of Independence?
life and death
life and right to bear arms
life and pursuit of happiness
liberty and justice
20
Which of these groups most likely supported the political ideas of Alexander Hamilton?
small farmers
frontier settlers
tobacco planters
business owners
21
What did the Mayflower Compact establish in the US?
self government
political parties
religious freedom
taxation
22
Which of these Founders favored a strong national government?
Roger Williams
Patrick Henry
Alexander Hamilton
George Mason
23
Define militia
allies
small army made of paid soldiers
paid mercenaries
small army made of ordinary citizens
24
What was the
first
plan of government written for America called?
Declaration of Independence
The Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Articles of Confederation
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What was the First Great Awakening?
revival of religious feeling
standing up for freedom
migrating to the New World for religious freedom
fighting for freedom from Britain
