* Development of US Government Quiz

* Development of US Government Quiz

8th Grade

21 Qs

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* Development of US Government Quiz

* Development of US Government Quiz

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Thomas Jefferson

Leader of the army

Wrote the Declaration of Independence

Answer explanation

Thomas Jefferson is best known for writing the Declaration of Independence, which declared the American colonies' independence from British rule. He was not a military leader.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Thomas Paine

Wrote "Common Sense"

King during the Revolution

Answer explanation

Thomas Paine is best known for writing "Common Sense," a pamphlet that advocated for American independence. He was not a king during the Revolution, making "Wrote 'Common Sense'" the correct answer.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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George Washington

King of England

General of the Continental Army

Answer explanation

George Washington was the General of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, leading the colonies to victory against British forces. He was not the King of England.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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King George III

King of England during the Revolution

Pennsylvania delegate

Answer explanation

King George III was the King of England during the American Revolution, opposing the colonies' quest for independence. The other option, Pennsylvania delegate, does not accurately describe his role.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What did the Treaty of Paris do?

It made Britain recognize the United States as a free country

It gave land to King George III

It kept the colonies part of Britain

Answer explanation

The Treaty of Paris, signed in 1783, officially ended the American Revolutionary War and recognized the United States as an independent nation, making Britain acknowledge its sovereignty.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What did the farmers do to show their frustration during Shays' Rebellion?

They wrote letters to the government.

They took over courthouses.

They held peaceful protests.

They moved to another state.

Answer explanation

During Shays' Rebellion, farmers expressed their frustration by taking over courthouses to prevent the government from seizing their properties for unpaid debts, highlighting their anger against economic injustices.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What did the soldiers at Valley Forge do despite the challenges they faced?

They gave up and went home.

They trained hard and became stronger.

They joined the British army.

They moved to a warmer location.

Answer explanation

Despite facing harsh conditions at Valley Forge, the soldiers trained hard, which helped them become stronger and more disciplined, ultimately contributing to their success in the Revolutionary War.

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