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American Revolution
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1
Which of these British actions angered the colonists?
The Stamp Act
Taxation without representation
The Boston Massacre
All of the above
2
What is a tariff?
a debt
a tax
a boycott
a cancellation
3
Which part of the constitution is protected by our armed forces?
Ensure Domestic Tranquility
Establish Justice
Provide for the Common Defense
a More Perfect Union
4
A system that ensured that one branch of the government doesn't have more power than another..
checks and balances
the Olive Branch Petition
The Virginia Plan
the Articles of Confederation
5
The job of the Judicial Branch is to ensure our laws...
are constitutional
are enforced
are cruel
are fair
6
The Virginia Plan
Created 2 branches of government
Created 3 branches of government
Gave more power to the states
7
Who did NOT have the right to vote when the constitution was written?
Just women
White men
African Americans and Women
Men and Women
8
Which of these men was against a new constitution?
Sam Adams
Patrick Henry
George Washington
Ben Franklin
9
The patriots dressed up as Indians during...
The Battle at Concorde
at Halloween
the Boston Massacre
the Boston Tea Party
10
The name given to ordinary citizens who joined the fight for freedom...
continentals
Washingtons
loyalists
militia
11
Why did some states take longer to ratify the constitution?
they wanted a Bill of Rights added on
they wanted to remain British
they didn't like slavery
they thought it gave too much power to the states
12
The Executive branch can __________ a law created by the Legislative branch.
do nothing to
not veto
rewrite
veto
13
Which best describes the foundation of our government under the Declaration of Independence?
We would be a monarchy, like Great Britian.
Government would be based on freedom, equality, and protecting our rights.
Great Britian would pick our leaders.
Only white men who own land have rights.
14
Those who strongly opposed Britain's actions were called
Patriots
Radicals
Loyalists
Confederates
15
Who joined the army disguised as a man?
Sybil Ludington
Phillis Wheatley
Deborah Sampson
Abigail Adams
16
What was one success of Washington's army at Valley Forge?
Many died
They had lots of food and clothing
The were defeated by the British
They were well trained by Von Steuben
17
The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are known as...
the Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The Olive Branch Petition
The New Jersey Plan
18
What document officially ended the Revolutionary War?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Olive Branch Petition
The Declaration of Independence
19
The Articles of Confederation...
passed laws to collect taxes
gave less power to the states
had only one branch....a Legistlative branch
created 1 common currency
20
What is one difference between the Constitution and the Articles of Confederation?
The articles allowed states to collect taxes.
The constitution created one common currency (money).
The Constitution created one branch of government.
The articles formed a strong central government.
21
What is an effigy?
a written document
a life-sized puppet
a tax
a propaganda poster
22
A series of laws passed as a result of the Boston Tea Party...
the Stamp Act
The Townsend Acts
The Intolerable Acts
the tea tax
23
George Washington and his men suprised the Hessians on...
Thanksgiving Day
New Year's Day
Valentine's Day
Christmas Day
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People who did not support the constitution were called...
Democrats
Republicans
Anti-Federalists
Federalists
