Gov't Unit 2 Lesson 2 - Independence and Articles of Confederation

On July 4th, the Declaration of Independence passed and the 13 colonies unanimously declared themselves independent Select one: True False

True

The "unalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration of Independence are "life, liberty, and property" Select one: True False

False

America's Independence Day, July 4th, celebrates the bloody battle between the British and the American colonists, and the overthrow of a malevolent dictator or monarch. Select one: True False

False

The Declaration of Independence was the defining moment of American political thought and philosophy that American colonists had been striving toward since the French and Indian War. Select one: True False

True

The only passage that was eliminated from the Declaration of Independence after four days of debate was the passage that blamed Negro slavery on the king. Select one: True False

True

Congress appointed a committee led by Thomas Jefferson to write the document. Select one: True False

True

The following are famous phrases that sparked the American Revolution: (Choose three answers) a. "Liberty, equality, fraternity, or death!" b. "Give me liberty or give me death!" c. "No taxation without representation!" d. "These are the times that try men's souls."

b. "Give me liberty or give me death!" c. "No taxation without representation!" d. "These are the times that try men's souls."

_____ showed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. Select one: a. French Revolution b. Shay's Rebellion c. Spanish-American War d. American Revolution

b. Shay's Rebellion

Which of the following does not represent the American colonies' first attempt to become a nation? Select one: a. The Articles of Confederation b. The Constitution c. The Declaration of Independence d. The American Revolution

b. The Constitution

Which of the following characterized the Articles of Confederation? (Choose three answers) Select one or more: a. The central government could not regulate trade. b. The central government lacked most powers and consisted only of a legislature. c. It had a national court and had the ability to conduct wars as well as pay debts. d. It gave most powers to the states.

a. The central government could not regulate trade. b. The central government lacked most powers and consisted only of a legislature. d. It gave most powers to the states.

What event marked the birth of the United States? Select one: a. the approval of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 b. the appointment of George Washington as the first president c. the start of the American Revolution in 1775 d. the first ratification of the Constitution in 1787

a. the approval of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776

Which of the following characterized the Declaration of Independence? (Choose three.) a. The Declaration clearly shaped the philosophical basis of the British government. b. Thomas Jefferson drafted the document primarily as a list of grievances against the king. c. The Declaration stated that the colonists had the right to alter or to abolish the British government for abusing the people's rights, and to institute new Government. d. The famous introduction clearly reflected John Locke's Social Contract Theory.

b. Thomas Jefferson drafted the document primarily as a list of grievances against the king. c. The Declaration stated that the colonists had the right to alter or to abolish the British government for abusing the people's rights, and to institute new Government. d. The famous introduction clearly reflected John Locke's Social Contract Theory.

Which of the following statement truly reflected the country's condition in 1786? Select one: a. By 1786, the country was economically growing and peace spread nationwide. b. In 1786, the new country reconciled with Britain and became its new ally. c. By 1786, the new country plunged into an economic depression, and Shay's Rebellion disturbed the nation. d. By 1786, the new government had elected another new president.

c. By 1786, the new country plunged into an economic depression, and Shay's Rebellion disturbed the nation.

Which of the following statements describes the reaction of Alexander Hamilton with regards to Shay's Rebellion? Select one: a. Alexander Hamilton requested more military strikes against the rebels. b. Alexander Hamilton initiated the organization of a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 to add more sections in the Articles of Confederation. c. Alexander Hamilton convened leaders of all states to join in the defense against the rebels. d. Alexander Hamilton initiated the organization of a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 in order to throw out the Articles of Confederation.

d. Alexander Hamilton initiated the organization of a meeting in Philadelphia in 1787 in order to throw out the Articles of Confederation.

_____, written in 1776, was a compact among the thirteen original states and created a loose _____. (In the answer choices below, the first word or phrase (before the comma) goes with the first blank; the second word or phrase (after the comma) goes with the second blank) Select one: a. The Declaration of Independence, US government. b. The Constitution, confederation c. The Mayflower Compact, settlement d. Articles of Confederation, League of Friendship

d. Articles of Confederation, League of Friendship