American History Lesson 2

When was the Treaty of Paris, which officially ended the Revolutionary War with the British, signed? a.) 1789 b.) 1783 c.) 1776 d.) 1776

1783

How man States ratified the Constitution right away? a.) 9 b.) 13 c.) 1 D.) 5

5

How many states needed to ratify the Constitution? a.) 7 b.) 3 c.) 13 d.) 9

9

What was the Great Awakening? a.) A religious movement b.) A political rebellion c.) A social movement against slavery d.) A scientific movement

A religious movement

What was the Thee-Fifths Compromise? a.) A slave would count as Three-Fifths of a person when paying taxes. b.) Three-Fifths of the national population would own slaves. c.) A slaves would count as three-fifths of a person when counting population for representation. d.)Three-Fifths of the states needed to approve the Constitution.

A slaves would count as three-fifths of a person when counting population for representation

How would the colonists describe the King of England? a.) A zealot b.) A loyalist c.) A patriot d.) A tyrant

A tyrant

After the war, how many slaves were free in Maryland? a.) All Slaves b.) About 1/3 of the population c.) About 3/4 of the population d.) No Slaves

About 1/3 of the population

How did the state governments develop after the colonies gained independence? a.) Each state developed its own government with its own Constitution. b.) The Second Continental Congress formed each government. c.) The states shared one Constitution, which they interpreted differently. d.) The Articles of Confederation established state governments.

Each state developed its own government with its own Constitution - Each state formed its own government and wrote its own Constitution, while national powers were very limited by the Articles of Confederation.

What was the Virginia Plan? a.) Each slave would count as 1 person when determining state population for representation. b.) Each state would be represented by a number of representatives based on its population. c.) Each state would be represented by an equal number of representatives. d.) There would be two houses, one based on population and one with equal representation.

Each state would be represented by a number of representatives based on its population - The Virginia Plan called for a bicameral legislature with representation for both houses based on population.

What allowed the colonies to become more financially independent from Great Britain? a.) The ability to create all their own products b.) Many taxes that raised money for the government c.) Trade with France d.) Extensive smuggling networks

Extensive smuggling networks - Colonists gained some economic independence from Great Britain due to their extensive smuggling networks that provided needed supplies and products.

What was a name for supporters of the Constitution? a.) Democrats b.) Federalists c.) Yeomen d.) Conmen

Federalists - Supporters of the Constitution were called federalists because they supported a strong national (federal) government.

Why did France come into conflict with Great Britain in the early 1700s? a.) The French allied with the Americans to help them gain their freedom. b.) French colonists disliked working with British colonists. c.) French settlers claimed land that the British believed they claimed. d.) British colonists persecuted French colonists for their beliefs.

French settlers claimed land that the British believed they claimed - As French settlers expanded their claims, France and Great Britain claimed the same holdings and would be sent into conflict over land in America.

What happened to George Washington after the American Revolution? a.) He moved to France. b.) He retired to be a farmer. c.) He became the first president. d.) He became Adam's vice president.

He became the first president

Why did Hamilton want to establish a national bank? a.) He wanted the Capital moved to Washington D.C. b.) He thought it was a good compromise between his original plan and what other wanted. c.) He believed in strong state governments. d.) He believed it would help the country's financial problems.

He believed it would help the country's financial problems

What was George Washington's stance on slavery? a.) He was a vocal abolitionist who fought to get slavery banned. b.) He thought slavery would eventually end on its own. c.) He believed slavery was economically beneficial. d.) He was against slavery but was not a vocal abolitionist.

He was against slavery but was not a vocal abolitionist - George Washington was personally against slavery and freed his slaves but he did not speak about his beliefs publicly.

What led to Shay's Rebellion? a.) A powerful and involved state government b.) A powerful and involved national government c.) High Taxes d.) Low taxes

High Taxes

What event would cause the First Continental Congress to meet again? a.) If their demands weren't met b.) If the British left America c.) if George Washington said they should meet d.) If Georgia requested a meeting

If their demands weren't met

What was the main issue for why possible delegates didn't go to the Constitutional Convention? a.) Outlawing Slavery b.) Arresting Debtors c.) Making George Washington the king of the United States d.) Increasing power of the national government

Increasing power of the national government

How did the American Revolution impact other countries? a.) It encouraged other countries that wanted to be free, like Haiti. b.) It showed colonies should not rise up against their homelands. c.) It caused France to go to war with Canada. d.) It served as an example of how not to rebel.

It encouraged other countries that wanted to be free, like Haiti - The successful American Revolution led to revolutions in other lands such as France and Haiti.

How did the national capital move to Washington, DC? a.) It was a request of George Washington. b.) It was a part of a political compromise. c.) It was always there—it never moved. d.) The location was changed when the first White House burned down.

It was a part of a political compromise - As part of the compromise to establish the national bank, the capital was moved to Washington DC.

Which term describes the British troops? a.) Aware of landscape b.) Underfed and not paid c.) Larger forces d.) Fighting for a cause

Larger forces

What's the term for someone who supported Great Britain in the war? a.) Federalist b.) Loyalist c.) Patriot d.) Anti-Federalist

Loyalist

Why was the Revolutionary War a problem for Native American tribes? a.) The American government punished them for helping the British. b.) The British took their allies with them back to England. c.) Many tribes allied themselves with the British. d.) Their land was bought by the British settlement of Canada.

Many tribes allied themselves with the British - Because the tribes allied with the British government, there were many negative consequences after the Americans won the war.

What statements was TRUE about the English and French colonies? a.) New France had a smaller population. b.) Neither nation wanted the colonist to run their own colonies. c.) Both colonies encouraged religious freedom. d.) Both countries had urban population who moved to the colonies.

New France had a smaller population - The French colonies in North America were known as New France. They were located in Newfoundland, St. Lawrence River, Acadia (what today is Nova Scotia), and some other that expanded to the Great Lakes region.

What did Washington warn against in his Farewell Address? a.) Neutrality b.) A strong national government c.) Electing the wrong person d.) Political party infighting

Political party infighting

What was a power given by the Articles of Confederation? A.) Protecting individuals rights b.) Printing Money c.) Controlling the States d.) Collecting taxes

Printing Money

What did antifederalists believe the Constitution was lacking? a.) Protection for individual rights b.) The establishment of a bank c.) Power for the national government d.) Taxation powers

Protection for individual rights - Antifederalists wanted the Constitution to be amended to include protection for individuals' natural rights.

Who was a political organizer that led the independence movement in Boston? a.) Charles Townshend b.) John Locke c.) William Hudson d.) Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams

What happened to slaves as a result of the Revolutionary War? a.) Some slaves were freed by the British. b.) All slaves were freed in the South. c.) All slaves were freed in the North. d.) Some slaves were taken to serve in England.

Some slaves were freed by the British - After the war, some slaves were freed by the British and northerners, but slavery still existed in the North and South.

What happened to land in America after the Revolutionary War? a.) It all became the government's property. b.) It was heavily taxed to raise money. c.) People fighting over land led to the Civil War. d.) Some was redistributing from the wealthy.

Some was redistributing from the wealthy

What was an argument in Common Sense? a.) The Americans should be independent from the British. b.) The Americans should have their own royalty. c.) The British should capture more land in America. d.) The British government should become a republic.

The Americans should be independent from the British - In Common Sense, Thomas Paine argued for American independence from the British and the creation of a democratic republic in America.

Who fired first at the Boston Massacre? a.) The French b.) The Canadians c.) The Americans d.) The British

The British

Which act was passed as a respond to the Boston Tea Party? a.) The Coercive Act b.) The Quebec Act c.) The Declaratory Act d.) The Tea Act

The Coercive Acts

Which act declared British taxing authority in the colonies was the same as its authority in Great Britain? a.) The Intolerable Acts b.) The Declaratory Acts c.) The Stamp Act d.) The Townshend Act

The Declaratory Acts

What happened at the Boston Massacre? a.) The first blood was shed between American soldiers and a British mob b.) The first blood was shed between British soldiers and an American mob c.) American soldiers burnt down the town of Boston, which was allied with Britain d.) British soldiers unfairly attacked an American town

The first blood was shed between British soldiers and an American mob - The Boston Massacre occurred when British soldiers accidentally fired on a protesting American mob in 1770.

Why did George Washington's Continental Army always have too few soldiers? a.) The men preferred to join strong Continental Navy instead. b.) King George paid them to stay home instead of joining the war. c.) The men preferred the conditions of serving in their local militias instead. d.) The Patriots were not able to spread the word of the revolution through the colonies.

The men preferred the conditions of serving in their local militias instead

After the Revolutionary War, Which branch of government did the states make more powerful? a.) Their judges b.) Their assemblies c.) The state government (WRONG) d.) Their governors

Their assemblies - Most colonies took power away from their governor (executive branch) while giving additional power to their assemblies (legislative branch).

What was a cause of the economic problems of the United States in the 1780s? a.) The Debt held by states and individuals. b.) The slave trade was abolished. c.) The high supply of goods in Caribbean Markets. d.) There weren't enough ships to send US goods to other countries.

There weren't enough ships to send US goods to other countries

What were the state government like after the Revolutionary War? a.) They had differing ideas about who could vote. b.) They all agreed on who could vote. c.) They had differing ideas about a powerful national government. d.) They all agreed on representation.

They had differing ideas about who could vote

How did colonists identify with their neighbors? a.) They identified with them more than with the British. b.) They made friends only with those who were from the same country. c.) They identified with the British more than their neighbors. d.) They didn't trust those who spoke a different language.

They identified with them more than with the British

What was an advantage the Americans had during the Revolutionary War? a.) They were on their homeland b.) They had more experience c.) They were well paid and well fed d.) They had a larger force

They were on their homeland - The Americans had the geographic advantage, fighting on their own land. The British had a larger force, were well paid, well fed, and had more experience.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? a.) John Hancock b.) Thomas Jefferson c.) George Washington d.) Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

What was the job of the Committees of Correspondence? a.) To convince colonists to join the cause b.) To send George Washington information c.) To communicate wartime policies through the colonies d.) to Spy on the British forces

To convince colonists to join the cause

What was the job of the Second Continental Congress? a.) To decide how to respond to the Intolerable Acts b.) To form a continental army c.) To elect Washington as President d.) To write the Constitution and Bill of Rights

To form a continental army - The Second Continental Congress met after more British forces arrived to keep order. They decided a continental army was necessary to fight against the British.

What was the job of the first Congress? a.) To listen to George Washington b.) To protect the state governments c.) To turn down the Bill of Rights d.) To strengthen the Constitution

To strengthen the Constitution

Use the chart to answer the question. Which battle led to the capture of Hessian troops? Date Battle Result April 19, 1775 Lexington-Concord Began the Revolution December 26, 1776 Trenton Washington captured the Hessian forces stationed here with minimum casualties. September 11, 1777 Brandywine British victory drove Washington and army to Philadelphia. September 19, 1777 Saratoga (Freeman's Farm) Burgoyne gained control of the farm for the British but suffered significant casualties. October 7, 1777 Saratoga British forces surrendered to the Americans, which was a turning point of the war. a.) Brandywine b.) Lexington-Concord c.) Trenton d.) Yorktown

Trenton

What made western PA settlers want to rebel? a.) Whiskey taxes b.) The federal army c.) The Bill of Rights d.) The election of Washington

Whiskey taxes - The Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania was the reaction to the taxes on whiskey in the colony in 1791. This tax was called "Whiskey tax" and was the first one imposed by the government on domestic products.