Unit 2: America's Founding Documents Review

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4th, 1776

• June 4th, 1776

• July 14th, 1776

• June 14th, 1776

What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence set up?

• The conclusion of the document

• The context of the declaration

• The list of grievances

• The signatures

What does the Theory of New Government section of the Declaration of Independence describe?

• The power of the British Empire

• The rights of people to overthrow a government

• The economic policies of the colonies

• The military strategies of the colonists

What is highlighted in the List of Grievances in the Declaration of Independence?

• The achievements of King George III

• The things King George III did to make the colonists mad

• The economic benefits of the British rule

• The cultural exchanges between Britain and the colonies

When was the Articles of Confederation proposed?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778

What was a major issue with the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• It could tax the states

• It had a strong executive branch

• It couldn't tax

• It had a large military

Why were the American colonists preparing to fight a war against the British Empire in 1776?

• To expand their territory

• Due to abuses like corruption and high taxes

• To gain control of British resources

• To establish a monarchy

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on France

• To establish trade agreements

• To declare independence from Britain

• To form a new constitution

What was a consequence of the Articles of Confederation's weaknesses?

• Strong central government

• Economic stability

• Ineffective national governance

• Military expansion