Test

Question 1

Fist continental congress

Answer 1

Meeting that happened in 1774
Lots of complaints about the brittish
Georgia sent no delegates
No policy changes

Question 2

Second continual congress

Answer 2

Meeting in 1775
Called for separating from Britain
Gave central powers of a government
Army and Navy were organized
George Washington chosen to lead the army

Question 3

Unalienable rights

Answer 3

Rights cannot be taken away from you
Life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

Question 4

Declaration of independence

Answer 4

Not a constitution
Used to help set up principles for a new government
Acted as our first government from 1775 to 1781
Written by Thomas Jefferson and Philadelphia

Question 5

Articles of Confederation

Answer 5

Acted is the first constitution 1.0
They were scared of using it because of central government
The articles were written by the second continental Congress in 1777
They were weak
Until 1787

Question 6

Constitutional convention facts

Answer 6

Nine states had to approve
Was to improve the articles, ended up writing the constitution
George Washington was picked as President of convention
Only white, wealthy men were delegates
Lots of future leaders attended

Question 7

New Jersey plan (small state plan)

Answer 7

There should only be one house in Congress and it shouldn’t be based on population

Question 8

Virginia plan
(Big state plan)

Answer 8

There should be two houses of Congress based on population

Question 9

Great compromise Connecticut compromise

Answer 9

Two houses in Congress
Senate – two per state
House – based on population

Question 10

Ratify

Answer 10

To sign, confirm, or give formal approval

Question 11

Bill of Rights

Answer 11

The first 10 amendments to the constitution ran to protect and safeguard the individual rights and freedom for Americans

Question 12

James Madison

Answer 12

Known as “ the father of the constitution” because he drafted and promoted it

Question 13

Preamble

Answer 13

Introductory paragraph of the constitution it explains six goals
Better government
Establish justice
Insured domestic tranquility
Provide defense
Promote well-being
Secure the blessings of liberty

Question 14

The charters of freedom

Answer 14

The declaration of independence, the constitution in the Bill of Rights
All encased in the rotunda of the national archives building in DC

Question 15

Federal Central and national

Answer 15

Terms referred to the United States of government