Chapter 4 "Declaring Independence" Review

What is a constitution?

• A military building

• A plan of government or set of laws

• A local currency

• A new state law

What is a township?

• A kind of ship used during wars

• A city that has its own army

• A small land division used to organize settlements

• A colony owned by a king

What is stored in an arsenal?

• Clothing and food

• Laws and ordinances

• Weapons and military supplies

• Maps and journals

What does ratification mean?

• Rejecting a proposal

• Formally approving something

• Voting for a new leader

• Fighting a battle

What is popular sovereignty?

• Rule by a king

• Control by a religious leader

• Power belonging to the people

• Control of the army

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 do?

• Created a new army

• Divided the colonies into regions

• Organized western territory and set rules for new states

• Gave land to Britain

Who were mercenaries in the Revolutionary War?

• American volunteers

• British-born generals

• Soldiers hired from other countries

• Native American allies

What was the problem with currency under the Articles of Confederation?

• Too much gold was found

• There was no single national currency

• It was only used in Britain

• The money was made of wood

What does it mean if a vote is unanimous?

• A. A few people disagree

• B. Everyone agrees

• C. The decision is delayed

• D. Only leaders vote

Why did people fear a corrupt government?

• It might raise taxes

• It might be weak

• It might become too much like the British monarchy

• It might support only farmers