3.3 and 3.4 Formative Review

What was the goal of the first Continental Congress?

• To declare independence from the British

• To address grievances and attempt to fix the situation with the British

• To negotiate a trade agreement with the French

What served as the government during the Revolutionary War?

• Parliament

• The Constitution

• Continental Congress

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Established the structure of the government

• Declared independence from the British

• Create the first national bank

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, _________ (Year).

What information was in the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

• The structure of the government

• The purpose of the Constitution

• The natural rights of all citizens

Which Enlightenment Philosopher influenced Thomas Jefferson the most?

• Locke

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

• Hobbes

What are two examples of Locke's ideas that are in the Declaration of Independence?

Who are the grievances in the Declaration of Independence addressed to?

• George Washington

• King George III

• Queen Elizabeth

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the Articles of Confederation?

• The current form of government we have

• The first attempt at a government after the Revolutionary War