1.When was the formal Declaration of Independence written? By whom?
=>1776 , by Thomas Jefferson
2.How long did the American War of Independence last?
=>Over 6 years, from 1776 to 1783
3.When was the US Constitution sign?
=>1787
4. A written document used to inform the average citizen of the colonist’s intention to be free
A.Common Sense
B.Declaration of Independence
C.First Continental Congress
D.Treaty of Paris 1783
E.Olive Branch Petition
=>A
5. Who was the author of Common Sense?
A.Thomas Jefferson
B.Patrick Henry
C.Thomas Paine
D.Paul Revere
=>A
6. Which country helped the American colonists win the Revolutionary War?
A.England and Spain
B.Spain and France
C.France and England
D.France and Canada
=>B
7. Why were colonists dissatisfied with England?
A.King George III did not come to visit.
B.King George III did not control colonial legislatures
C.The colonists did not have representation in Parliament.
D.The colonists voted to repeal the Stamp Act.
=>C
8. Which prominent member of the Continental Congress helped frame the Declaration of Independence
A.Benjamin Franklin
B.Samuel Adams
C.Paul Revere
D.Patrick Henry
=>A
9. Who was the major author of the Declaration of Independence?
A.Thomas Jefferson
B.Thomas Paine
C.Benjamin Franklin
D.John Hancock
=>A
10. In what document did England recognize American independence?
A.Declaration of Independence
B.Proclamation of 1763
C.Treaty of Paris
D.Common Sense
=>D
11. George Washington was the Commander of the Continental Army. (T/F)
=>T
12. Which of the following philosophies were used in the Declaration of Independence
A.People have certain unalienable right-life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness
B.People have natural rights to life, liberty, and property
C.People establish government to protect those rights
D.Government is created to protect the rights of the people and has only the limited and specific powers the people consent to give it
E.Government derives its power from the people
F.People have a right and a duty to change a government that violated their rights
=>A, C, E, F
13. Why did England tax the colonies?
A.To support the American Indians
B.To fund exploration
C.To help finance the French and Indian War
D.To help maintain English troops in the colonies
=>C, D
14. What advantages helped the colonists win the Revolutionary War?
A.A large and professional army
B.Defense of their own land, principles, and beliefs
C.Strong leadership
D.Support from American Indians
E.Support from France and Spain
=>B, C, E
15. During what event did delegates from all colonies, except Georgia, meet to discuss problems with England and to promote independence?
A.The signing and approval of the Declaration of Independence
B.Surrender at Yorktown
C.First Continental Congress
D.Treaty of Paris
=>C
16. Which event occurred after the Battle of Lexington and Concord?
A.First Continental Congress
B.Signing of the Treaty of Paris
C.Boston Massacre
D.The Declaration of Independence was signed and approved.
=>D
17. This American victory was the turning point in the American Revolution
A.Battle of Lexington and Concord
B.Battle of Saratoga
C.Battle of Yorktown
D.Battle of Bunker Hill
=>B
18. Which British general surrendered at Yorktown?
A.George Washington
B.King George III
C.Robert E. Lee
D.Lord Cornwallis
=>D
19. Who was the lead general of the Continental Army?
A.Thomas Paine
B.Thomas Jefferson
C.Robert E Lee
D.George Washington
=>D
20. The first constitution of the United States was the
A.Declaration of Independence
B.Bill of Rights
C.Articles of Confederation
D.Constitution
=>C
21. They wanted independence from Great Britain.
A.Tories
B.Neutrals
C.Patriots
D.Loyalists
=>C
22.What is the economic difference between the south and the north?
=>the north : industrial - south : agricultural
23.What is the main cause of the civil war ?
=>The slavery
24.When did the civil war end?
=>In 1865
25. which states won the civil war?
=>The northern
26.did the US take to part to WWI ?
=>No
27.What was the US ‘ policy during the War?
=>strict neutrality
28.When did the women get the right to vote?
=>After the war( WWI)
29.Why did the Great Depression occur?
=>The stock market crash