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1
Q

Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys captured _____ from the British.

Bunker Hill
Fort Ticonderoga
The Northwest Territory

A

Fort Ticonderoga

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Q

The main author of the declaration of independence was ______.

Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson

A

Thomas Jefferson

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3
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Remembered as the “fighting Parson” ______ help defend his town from the British, using paper from hymnals.

James Armistead
James caldwell
George Rogers Clark

A

James Caldwell

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4
Q

On Christmas night, Washington and his men cross the _____ to capture Trenton.

Boston harbor
Delaware river
Hudson River

A

Delaware river

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5
Q

Washington and his men spent the worst winter of the war for independence at _____.

Bunker hill
Fort Tinconderoga
Valley Forge

A

Valley Forge

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6
Q

After the battle of _____ , England surrendered.

Brooklyn
Bunker hill
Yorktown

A

Yorktown

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____ help secure fourths of the northwest territory from the British.

George Rogers Clark
Lord Cornwallis
Nathanael Green

A

George Rogers Clark

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8
Q

In the _____ England gave up it’s 13 colonies in America.

Battle of kings mountain
Declaration of independence
Treaty of Paris

A

Treaty of Paris

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9
Q

In a constitutional republic, the government is run by representatives, chosen by the ______.

King
People
President

A

People

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10
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Members of the _____ Matt, to discuss the formation of American government.

Constitutional convention
Senate
Treaty of Paris

A

Constitutional convention 

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11
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_____ is a list sent to King George III of changes needed for peace between England and the colonies.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Olive Branch Petition

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12
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___ is a document that stated the colonies were independent from English rule.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Declaration of independence

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13
Q

___ was America’s first plan for government.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Articles of confederation

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____ is the highest law in pattern of government for the United States today.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Constitution of the United States

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Q

___ is the highest court in the United States.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Supreme Court

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Q

___ are the 10 amendments to the constitution stating the rights and freedoms of the United States citizens.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Bill of Rights

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___ is the type of government formed by the constitution.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Republic

18
Q

___ is the number of representatives each state has in the house of representatives.

Articles of Confederation
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Depends on how many people in a state
Democracy
Olive Branch Petition
republic
Supreme Court
two

A

Depends on how many people live in a state.

19
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

President

A

Executive

20
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

Congress

A

Legislative

21
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

elected representatives from each state

A

Legislative

22
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

enforces the law

A

Executive

23
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

interprets the law

A

Judicial

24
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

lower courts

A

Judicial

25
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

make laws

A

Legislative

26
Q

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

Supreme Court

A

Judicial

27
Q

True or False

The Hessians were French soldiers hired by England to fight against colonist.

A

False (German)

28
Q

True or False

The first person to sign the declaration of independence was Nathan Hale.

A

False (John Hancock)

29
Q

True or False

Nathan hale spied for the British army.

A

False (Continental Army)

30
Q

True or False

The battle of Saratoga is remembered as a great, turning point in the war for independence.

A

True

31
Q

True or False

John Paul Jones was captain of the Bonhomme Richard.

A

True

32
Q

True or False

Cabinet is made up of two houses: the senate and the house of representatives.

A

False (the Congress is)

33
Q

True or False

The first president to be inaugurated in Washington DC was George Washington.

A

False (Thomas Jefferson)

34
Q

True or False

In 1781, Britain surrendered, ending the American war for independence.

A

True

35
Q

In what year was the declaration of independence signed?

1776
1787

A

1776

36
Q

Who is remembered as the “father of the constitution“

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington

A

James Madison

37
Q

In what year was the constitution of the United States adopted?

1776
1787

A

1787

38
Q

List the first three presidents of the United States in order.

John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington

A

George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson

39
Q

True or False

North America is the largest continent.

A

False (Asia)

40
Q

True or False

The pacific ocean is the largest ocean.

A

True

41
Q

True or False

The Indian ocean is the warmest ocean.

A

True

42
Q

True or False

The southern ocean is the coldest ocean.

A

False (Arctic Ocean)

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