US Documents

Why was it necessary to replace the Articles of Confederation?

• the British government rejected it.
• France refused to ally with the colonies.
• It created a weak national government.
• States had too little power.

Which document stated grievances against the King, affirmed certain "unalienable rights", and declared the colonies independence from Great Britain?

• Declaration of Independence
• US Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

"We the people..." is the beginning of the 

• Constitution
• Articles of Confederation
• Declaration of Rights
• Bill of Rights

Which phrase represents  the goal "to establish justice?"

• to make fair laws for everyone
• to provide a safe and healthy environment
• to defend the nation from outside threats 
• to keep peace within the country

Where can the Bill of Rights be found in the Constitution?

• Introduction
• Preamble
• Articles
• First ten amendments

The first national government of the U.S. was created by the 

• Declaration of Independence
• Articles of Confederation
• U.S. Constitution
• Virginia Declaration of Rights

Which statement represents the goal "to form a more perfect union"?

• to defend the country from outside threats
• to bring the country together
• to make fair laws
• to provided a healthy and safe environment

What do you call a change to the Constitution?

• preamble
• articles
• introduction
• amendment

This date declared our independence from England by the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• 1776

• 1783

• 1787

• 1965

This document was the FIRST written government of the United States.

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Constitution

• Bill of Rights