Why Colonists Were Angry
The Proclamation of 1763 restricted -
A. colonists from moving back to Great Britain
B. the western movement of settlers
C. the control of colonial legislatures
D. the amount of tea imported from Europe
B. the western movement of settlers
A. colonial governors
B. the people it governs
C. the British king
D. colonial legislatures
B. the people it governs
What event marked the end of the Revolutionary War?
A. Signing of the Declaration of Independence
B. Surrender at Yorktown
C. Meeting of the First Continental Congress
D. Approval of the Proclamation of 1763
B. Surrender at Yorktown
Which document was the first plan for government at the end of the Revolutionary War, reserving most power for states to avoid creating a powerful federal government?
A. The Constitution
B. The Articles of Confederation
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Bill of Rights
B. The Articles of Confederation
Under which president did a two-party political system emerge?
A. George Washington
B. John Adams
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. James Madison
E. James Monroe
B. John Adams
Why did Great Britain impose taxes such as the Stamp Act?
A. to stop colonial representation in Parliament
B. to raise money to pay for the French and Indian War
C. to stop British citizens from moving to colonial America
D. to raise money to buy more land from the American Indians
B. to raise money to pay for the French and Indian War
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
A. to claim independence from Great Britain
B. to outline a free trade agenda
C. to satisfy the French
D. to set up a new form of government
A. to claim independence from Great Britain
After the Revolutionary War ended, Great Britain eventually recognized American Independence by signing the -
A. Treaty of Paris
B. Declaration of Independence
C. Proclamation of 1763
D. Stamp Act
A. Treaty of Paris
Which document is our current plan of government, that divides power between state and federal government as well as legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
A. The Constitution
B. The Articles of Confederation
C. Declaration of Independence
D. Bill of Rights
A. The Constitution
Which president purchased Louisiana from France?
A. George Washington
B. John Adams
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. James Madison
E. James Monroe
C. Thomas Jefferson
Who was a member of the House of Burgess who gave the "Give me liberty or give me death" speech?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Patrick Henry
D. Patrick Henry
What are the "certain unalienable rights" stated in the Declaration of Independence?
A. life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness
B. voting, representation, elections
C. bear arms, free speech, trial by jury
D. education, slavery, taxation
A. life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness
All of the following were advantages for the American colonists during the Revolutionary War EXCEPT -
A. Some colonists' defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs
B. Strong leadership
C. Additional support from France
D. An on-going supply of food
D. An on-going supply of food
What part of the Constitution provides a written guarantee of individual rights?
A. The Bill of Rights
B. The Preamble
C. Articles I-III
D. Declaration of Independence
A. The Bill of Rights
During which president's term did the War of 1812 cause European nations to gain respect for the United States?
A. George Washington
B. John Adams
C. Thomas Jefferson
D. James Madison
E. James Monroe
D. James Madison
Who was a member of the Continental Congress who served as a diplomat to France, asking for their support during the Revolutionary War?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Patrick Henry
C. Benjamin Franklin
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
A. December 16, 1773
B. April 19, 1775
C. July 4, 1776
D. January 10, 1776
C. July 4, 1776
Who was the Commander of the Continental Army?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Patrick Henry
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. George Washington
D. George Washington
All of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation EXCEPT -
A. No executive and judicial branches
B. No power to tax by Congress
C. No political parties
D. No common currency
C. No political parties
Which of the following was NOT an accomplishment during George Washington's presidency?
A. The federal court system was established
B. Lewis and Clark explored new land west of the Mississippi River
C. Plans were created for a national capital in Washington, D.C.
D. The Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution
B. Lewis and Clark explored new land west of the Mississippi River
The British tax on newspapers, books, and playing cards was called the -
A. Stamp Act
B. Paper Act
C. Townsend Act
D. Tea Act
A. Stamp Act
Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
A. George Washington
B. Thomas Jefferson
C. Benjamin Franklin
D. Patrick Henry
B. Thomas Jefferson
What battle marked the turning point of the Revolutionary War towards America's victory?
A. Battle of Bunker Hill
B. Boston Massacre
C. Battle of Quebec
D. Battle of Saratoga
D. Battle of Saratoga
What did the Great Compromise decide?
A. How many years legislative representatives could serve in government
B. How many votes each state had in the Senate and House of Representatives
C. Who would be the first president of the United States
D. The rights that would be established in the Bill of Rights
B. How many votes each state had in the Senate and House of Representatives
What did the Monroe Doctrine state?
A. European nations were not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere
B. Great Britain was allowed to continue colonizing America
C. Americans were free to interfere with European politics
D. Americans would have equal representation in Parliament
A. European nations were not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere