Historical Perspectives: Birth of a Nation SAVVAS

The __ of 1754 discussed Benjamin Franklin's Plan of Union for the Colonies.

In 1765, the British Parliament imposed the __ on the American colonies.

The __ in 1773 was a protest against British taxation policies.

The __, adopted in 1776, officially declared the colonies' independence from Great Britain.

The __, ratified in 1788, established the framework for the United States government.

Who was elected as the first President of the United States in 1789?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

Which document, added to the Constitution in 1791, guaranteed individual liberties?

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Articles of Confederation

What was the primary goal of the British during the American Revolution?

• To grant independence to the colonies

• To impose higher taxes

• To keep the rebellious colonies within the British Empire

• To establish a new form of government in America

Which country entered the war on the side of the Americans in 1778?

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

• Russia

What was a significant limitation of the freedoms granted by the new American government?

• Women could not vote

• Religious freedom was not guaranteed

• Property owners could not participate in government

• Freedom of speech was restricted