UNIT 2 REVIEW QUIZ: U.S. History

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris

Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which battle is considered the turning point in the Revolutionary War?

• The Battle of Saratoga

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

• The Battle of Yorktown

• The Battle of Trenton

What was the first constitution of the United States called?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

Which event led to the calling of the Constitutional Convention?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Shays' Rebellion

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?

• To establish the three branches of government

• To protect individual rights and freedoms

• To outline the powers of the president

• To define the process of amending the Constitution

Which state was the last to ratify the Constitution?

What was the main weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The central government had no power to tax

• The president had too much power

• The states had no representation in government

• The judiciary had no power to interpret laws

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin