2-1 Quiz

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• July 14, 1776

• June 14, 1776

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

What did the authors of the Declaration of Independence believe was necessary to secure rights?

• Form their own government

• Seek help from other nations

• Increase taxes

• Expand territories

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

• To unite the 13 colonies under a single government

• To declare independence from Britain

• To establish trade relations with Europe

• To create a new currency

In what year were the Articles of Confederation established?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1781

• 1783

What was a key limitation of the Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• Could not impose taxes

• Could not declare war

• Could not make treaties

• Could not appoint judges

How many colonies ratified the U.S. Constitution by June 21, 1788?

• 7

• 9

• 11

• 13

What does the Third Amendment address?

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

• Quartering of soldiers

• Search and seizure

Which amendment protects against unreasonable search and seizure?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What are civil rights?

• The rights of the government

• The personal, natural rights of the individual

• The rights of corporations

• The rights of foreign nationals