US History 8: Pre-Assessment

Front

How did the British respond to the Boston Tea Party?

Back

Passed the Intolerable Acts

Front

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

Back

July 4, 1776

Front

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What country did the colonists declare independence from?

Back

England

Front

Who is in charge of the executive branch?

Back

President

Front

Which government branch has two houses?

Back

Legislative

Front

What country became an ally with the Patriots during the Revolutionary War?

Back

France

Front

What was the name of the British king that controlled the colonies in America?

Back

King George III

Front

Which of the following was an act that the King of England placed on the colonists? Phone Tax, Sugar Act, Fruit Act, Ship Tax

Back

Sugar Act

Front

Why was the Constitution written?

Back

To revise the Articles of Confederation