Where did the 1st Continental Congress take place and what did it call for?

Philadelphia, called for boycotts of British goods and colonial militias to form

New York, sending a list of complaints to the crown

New York, called for boycotts of British goods

Boston, called for colonists to stop threatening the British

After the Townshend Acts, more soldiers were sent to the colonies this led to which event taking place???

Battle of Lexington and Concord

What are unalienable rights?

rights that cannot be taken away

rights that you get when you turn 18

we have both state and national government with different roles for both

we have only a national government

we have only state governments with just a president

we have a monarchy with a legislative branch called Congress

The THREE FIFTHS COMPROMISE meant...

Enslaved people were counted as only 3/5th of a person for the state's population count

Southern states had 3/5th the representation of northern states

Women were counted as 3/5th of a person for the state's population count

Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?

Antifederalists wanted a clear list of rights guaranteed to citizens and states

Federalists thought they needed a clear list of rights for citizens and states

Why are we technically a democratic REPUBLIC?

We elect representatives to advocate for our interests in the government.

We, the American people, directly make the decisions that help out country function.

Separation of powers means

all of the 3 branches of government have different jobs

the vice president and president split responsibility

power is not balanced in the government

We, the American people, directly make the decisions that help out country function.

What is the BILL OF RIGHTS?

the first ten Amendments to the US Constitution

the lists of rights that state governments have

the list of rights of the President and Vice President

the first ten amendments to the Articles of Confederation

Explain the very important PRECEDENT Washington set for future Presidents.

Washington's two-term limit for Presidents.

Washington's refusal to engage in foreign wars.

Washington's establishment of a presidential cabinet.

Washington's decision to serve for life.

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers? To convince people to ___________________.

support the ratification of the United States Constitution

encourage the separation of powers

promote the Articles of Confederation

oppose the amendments to the Constitution

Explain why the Louisiana Purchase aligned with Jefferson's vision for America.

by providing land for independent farmers, promoting an agrarian society and democracy.

It supported Jefferson's goal of expanding military power.

It encouraged urbanization and industrial growth.

It limited land ownership to wealthy elites.

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30 sec • 2 pts

Who wrote Common Sense?

Ben Franklin

James Madison

Thomas Paine

George Washington

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

John Adams

Sam Adams

Thomas Jefferson

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

complaints

peace treaty between US and England

reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

Declare independence from Britain

Boycott British taxes

Shoot British troops

Remain loyal to King George III

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

TRUE or FALSE - One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was that Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

Why were the American Colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?

Townshend Acts

That was the agreement with the Native Americans

They made too much money

Britain was in debt and needed money after the war

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 2 pts

How did the colonist protest against the Tea Act?

Boston Massacre

Dumped tea into Boston harbor

Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea

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Unit 2 - American Revolution & the New Nation Review

Who wrote Common Sense?

Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

TRUE or FALSE - One result of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 was that Great Britain recognized the United States as an independent country.

Why were the American Colonists taxed after the French and Indian War?

How did the colonist protest against the Tea Act?

TRUE or FALSE - Women often were noticed as spies, which made them not a good option for such a job.

Who was the first choice to command the Continental Army?

What was the act passed by the British in 1763 that stated colonists were not allowed to move west of the Appalachian mountains?

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