U.S. History: Independence and Government

The video covers the Declaration of Independence, highlighting its role in declaring independence from Britain and its emphasis on natural rights. It discusses the Revolutionary War, the challenges faced by the Continental Army, and the eventual victory aided by French support. Post-war, the Articles of Confederation were created, leading to issues due to weak central governance. The Constitutional Convention resulted in the drafting of a new Constitution, with key compromises like the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise. The video concludes with the debate between Federalists and Anti-Federalists over the Constitution.

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new monarchy

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To form a new religion

• To create a trade agreement with France

Which philosopher's ideas influenced the Declaration of Independence regarding natural rights?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

Who led the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

What strategy did the Americans use to gain an advantage over the British during the Revolutionary War?

• Naval warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

• Formal battles

• Economic sanctions

What was a major issue with the Articles of Confederation?

• It imposed high taxes on states

• It lacked a unified currency

• It allowed states to have their own military

• It created a strong central government

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• To create a plan for new territories and states

• To regulate interstate commerce

• To form a new military alliance

• To establish a national bank

What was the Great Compromise?

• An agreement to end the Revolutionary War

• A bicameral legislature with equal and population-based representation

• A treaty with Native American tribes

• A plan to divide power between state and federal governments

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise determine?

• The number of senators per state

• The taxation rate for southern states

• The counting of slaves for representation

• The division of land in the Northwest Territory

What was the main concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It imposed high taxes

• It did not allow for state governments

• It was too similar to the British monarchy

• It lacked a Bill of Rights

What was the purpose of the Federalist Papers?

• To support the Articles of Confederation

• To oppose the new Constitution

• To convince the public to support the new Constitution

• To outline the rights of individual states