What do the stripes of the American flag represent?

each of the thirteen original colonies

the lives lost during the American Revolution

the men who wrote the Declaration of Independence

the United States’ former relationship with Great Britain

According to the passage from the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?

To secure the unalienable rights of the people

To control the lives of citizens

Two different causes of the American Revolution were:

Taxation without representation and British military presence

Discovery of gold and religious freedom

Desire for westward expansion and climate change

Invention of the steam engine and cotton gin

According to James Madison, what was the main flaw with the original U.S. central government?

Congress did not have enough power.

It did not protect people’s rights.

It could not protect the country from outsiders.

The states could not make their own decisions.

What did the Virginia Plan propose? Select the three correct answers.

The central government’s powers should be divided among three branches.

The central government should protect against foreign enemies.

The central government should provide for the people’s welfare.

The new constitution should include a bill of rights.

States should be responsible for funding the military.

Which describes a federal system of government?

Power is divided between the central government and the states.

Power is held by the voting public and government leaders.

Power is held only by the central government.

Power is held only by individual states.

Which are specified by the Constitution drafted at the Constitutional Convention? Select the two correct answers.

the structure of the state governments

the structure of the central government

the process of electing leaders

that all people are created equal

the rights held by citizens of the United States

Why does the Constitution call for separation of powers?

to prevent a single branch of the government from becoming too powerful

to balance work evenly among branches of government

to keep government leaders from staying in their positions too long

to keep state governments and the central government from sharing duties

Use the following passage from the preamble to the Constitution to answer the question. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility [peace], provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity [descendants], do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Which phrase from the preamble tells the reader that the government gets its power to make laws from the people?

We the People of the United States

in Order to form a more perfect Union

do ordain and establish this Constitution

The Founders of the United States set the standard for civic duty that still guides Americans today. Which of the following best supports this claim based on evidence from Chapter 2?

The Founders emphasized active participation in government and community as a civic responsibility.

The Founders discouraged involvement in public affairs and focused only on personal interests.

Chapter 2 shows that the Founders believed civic duty was unimportant for a successful nation.

The Founders set no example for civic duty, leaving it to future generations to define.

Which statement describes the role of George Washington? (3.3.a)

He was the first president of the United States.

He led the U.S. Navy for a lifetime term.

He argued against the Bill of Rights.

What is the purpose of the president’s cabinet?

to advise the president on matters of national importance

to represent the interests of individual states

to take notes for the president during meetings

to write laws that the president can present to Congress

Which precedents did Washington set while in office? Select the three correct answers.

refusing to run for a third term

being called “Your Excellency”

Why did Washington leave the presidency in 1797?

He did not want to be viewed as a monarch.

He was following the rules of the Constitution.

He lost the 1797 election to John Adams.

He died while still serving as president.

Why was the Washington Monument built?

to honor the first president of the United States

to celebrate the ratification of the U.S. constitution

to celebrate the United States’s 100-year anniversary

to celebrate the end of the Articles of Confederation

Use the following passage from President Washington’s Farewell Address to answer the question. Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country deserves your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you, must always respect the just pride of patriotism more than any label that reflects local connections. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles. You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts—of common dangers, sufferings, and successes. What issue might George Washington have been addressing with this speech?

the division of Americans into political parties

the election of the next United States president

the calls for the United States to join foreign wars

the colonies’ decision to separate from Great Britain

Which of the following is a reasonable claim about how George Washington’s actions during his presidency still affect American government today?

He established the tradition of a peaceful transfer of power, which continues to influence American government.

He abolished the use of a cabinet, which is still not used today.

He created the Supreme Court as the only branch of government.

He made the presidency a lifetime position, which is still the case today.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event in 1773 led to the Intolerable Acts?

Battle of Trenton

Boston Tea Party

Battles of Lexington and Concord

First Continental Congress meets

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best explains a reason why Parliament passed the Stamp Act?

to help the United States pay off war debt

to lower the cost of sending letters

to help start the American Revolution

to raise the cost of sending letters

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did American colonists decide to take the action shown in the image?

They did not like British tea.

They were angry about taxes.

They thought the boxes held weapons.

They wanted to punish British ship captains.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Parliament respond to these actions?

It increased taxes on British tea.

It agreed to some of the colonists’ demands.

It passed laws that punished the people of Boston.

It fired British ship captains for losing British property.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?

He led the Continental Army.

He founded Washington, D.C.

He fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is July 4 celebrated in the United States?

It is the day that Thomas Paine published Common Sense.

It is the day that the British surrendered to the Continental Army.

It is the day that the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.

It is the day that the colonies adopted a declaration of independence from Britain.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After which battle shown on the map did the American colonies form an alliance with France?

Trenton

Concord

Saratoga

Yorktown

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Unit 1 Review

Which event in 1773 led to the Intolerable Acts?

Which statement best explains a reason why Parliament passed the Stamp Act?

Why did American colonists decide to take the action shown in the image?

How did Parliament respond to these actions?

What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?

Why is July 4 celebrated in the United States?

After which battle shown on the map did the American colonies form an alliance with France?

During which battle did the British surrender and end the war?

What do the stripes of the American flag represent?

According to the passage from the Declaration of Independence, what is the main purpose of government?

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