Questions Flashcards
What year did Christopher Columbus first arrive in the Americas?
1492
True or False: The Pilgrims settled in Jamestown in 1607.
False
Fill in the blank: The first permanent English settlement in North America was ______.
Jamestown
What document was signed in 1620 by the Pilgrims to establish self-government?
Mayflower Compact
Which war was fought between the British and the French for control of North America?
French and Indian War
What was the primary purpose of the Stamp Act of 1765?
To raise revenue through taxation on printed materials
Multiple Choice: Which event is known as the ‘shot heard ‘round the world’?
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
True or False: The American Revolution officially began in 1776.
False
What year was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the American Revolutionary War?
1783
Fill in the blank: The Articles of Confederation served as the first ______ of the United States.
constitution
What event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in 1786?
Shays’ Rebellion
Multiple Choice: Which document replaced the Articles of Confederation?
The U.S. Constitution
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
It guarantees individual liberties and protections against government overreach.
True or False: George Washington was the first President of the United States.
True
What year was the Constitution ratified?
1788
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the ______.
Bill of Rights
Who was the principal author of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
What was the main purpose of the Federalist Papers?
To promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
What was the significance of the War of 1812?
It confirmed American independence and fostered national unity.
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803.
True
Fill in the blank: The Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned to explore the ______ territory.
Louisiana
What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
