What were the Articles of Confederation known for, aside from a weak central government?

Being the first constitution of the United States and winning independence.

Which previous event *led* to the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

British troops going from Boston to seize a stockpile of weapons in Concord

How did Marques de Lafayette help during the American Revolution?

By joining the continental army as a major general.

When did the first continental congress take place and where? (Starting Date)

September 5, 1774 - Philadelphia

A government that splits power of the national, state, and local level.

Why was the battle at Valley Forge difficult?

The harsh conditions and limited supplies.

Who were the Patriots?

Those who heavily sided with America.

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1
What were the Articles of Confederation known for, aside from a weak central government?
Establishing freedom from France
Giving right to the Pilgrims and Colonists.
Being the first constitution of the United States and winning independence.
A meeting involving 12 colonies in which they ratified a new constitution.
2
Which previous event *led* to the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
An American and British dispute on foreign land.
"The shot heard around the world" was fired.
George Washington signing off the Treaty of Paris.
British troops going from Boston to seize a stockpile of weapons in Concord
3
What is one topic discussed during the Second Continental Congress?
Forming an Army
Signing a treaty with Russia
Crafting the Articles of Confederation
Designing the Bill of Rights
4
What did the Treaty of Paris 1783 end?
The American Revolutionary War
The conflict between the king and the colonists.
The Trojan War
The French and Indian War
5
How did Marques de Lafayette help during the American Revolution?
By allowing countries to have piece via treaties.
By joining the continental army as a major general.
By warning the colonists of incoming British attack.
By helping write the declaration of Independence.
6
Who wrote "Common Sense"?
Thomas Paine
Thomas Plaine
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas the Train
7
What battle ended the Revolutionary war?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
The Cold War
The Battle of Yorktown
8
What year did George Washington help write the Declaration of Independence?
1778
1776
1774
NA
9
Unscramble the word: itsalyol. Hint: Supports British
Soldier
Colonist
Loyalist
Stilylol
10
The "____" compromise; finish the sentence.
2/5
3/5
3/6
3/4
11
When did the Battle of Yorktown end?
Nov 18, 1781
Oct 19, 1781
Oct 18, 1781
Nov 19, 1781
12
When did the first continental congress take place and where? (Starting Date)
September 5, 1775 - Massachusetts
September 15, 1774 - Philadelphia
September 5, 1774 - Philadelphia
September 6, 1774 - Virginia
13
The anti-federalists wanted a weak central government.
True
False
14
Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
15
The Bill of Rights is the first 5 main amendments of the U.S constitution
False
True
16
What is federalism?
The belief of having a strong central government.
A team that supports Fed Ex.
A system of government that divides the people locally.
A government that splits power of the national, state, and local level.
17
Why was the battle at Valley Forge difficult?
The harsh conditions and limited supplies.
The outnumbering of soldiers.
The rights and rules that needed to be followed.
The unfair tax and affordable weapons.
18
What year did George Washington become president?
1776
1788
1889
1789
19
Shay's Rebellion was an attempt to take down the Articles of Confederation.
False
True
20
Who were the Patriots?
Those who fought in wars.
A historically non-winning football team.
Those who sided with the British crown.
Those who heavily sided with America.

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