Test 2

Question 1

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

Bunker Hill
Fort Ticonderoga
The Northwest Territory

Answer 1

Fort Ticonderoga

Question 2

The main author of the declaration of independence was ______.

Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson

Question 3

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

James Armistead
James caldwell
George Rogers Clark

Answer 3

James Caldwell

Question 4

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

Boston harbor
Delaware river
Hudson River

Answer 4

Delaware river

Question 5

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

Bunker hill
Fort Tinconderoga
Valley Forge

Answer 5

Valley Forge

Question 6

After the battle of _____ , England surrendered.

Brooklyn
Bunker hill
Yorktown

Answer 6

Yorktown

Question 7

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

George Rogers Clark
Lord Cornwallis
Nathanael Green

Answer 7

George Rogers Clark

Question 8

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

Battle of kings mountain
Declaration of independence
Treaty of Paris

Answer 8

Treaty of Paris

Question 9

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

King
People
President

Answer 9

People

Question 10

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

Constitutional convention
Senate
Treaty of Paris

Answer 10

Constitutional convention 

Question 11

_____ 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

Answer 11

Olive Branch Petition

Question 12

___ 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

Answer 12

Declaration of independence

Question 13

___ 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

Answer 13

Articles of confederation

Question 14

____ 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

Answer 14

Constitution of the United States

Question 15

___ 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

Answer 15

Supreme Court

Question 16

___ 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

Answer 16

Bill of Rights

Question 17

___ 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

Answer 17

Republic

Question 18

___ 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

Answer 18

Depends on how many people live in a state.

Question 19

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

President

Answer 19

Executive

Question 20

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

Congress

Answer 20

Legislative

Question 21

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

elected representatives from each state

Answer 21

Legislative

Question 22

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

enforces the law

Answer 22

Executive

Question 23

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

interprets the law

Answer 23

Judicial

Question 24

Legislative, Executive or Judicial

lower courts

Answer 24

Judicial

Question 25

Legislative, Executive or Judicial make laws

Answer 25

Legislative

Question 26

Legislative, Executive or Judicial Supreme Court

Answer 26

Judicial

Question 27

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

Answer 27

False (German)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

False (John Hancock)

Question 29

True or False Nathan hale spied for the British army.

Answer 29

False (Continental Army)

Question 30

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

Answer 30

True

Question 31

True or False John Paul Jones was captain of the Bonhomme Richard.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

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

Answer 32

False (the Congress is)

Question 33

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

Answer 33

False (Thomas Jefferson)

Question 34

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

Answer 34

True

Question 35

In what year was the declaration of independence signed? 1776 1787

Answer 35

1776

Question 36

Who is remembered as the “father of the constitution“ John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison George Washington

Answer 36

James Madison

Question 37

In what year was the constitution of the United States adopted? 1776 1787

Answer 37

1787

Question 38

List the first three presidents of the United States in order. John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison George Washington

Answer 38

George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson

Question 39

True or False North America is the largest continent.

Answer 39

False (Asia)

Question 40

True or False The pacific ocean is the largest ocean.

Answer 40

True

Question 41

True or False The Indian ocean is the warmest ocean.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

True or False The southern ocean is the coldest ocean.

Answer 42

False (Arctic Ocean)