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What was the main reason the American colonists declared independence from Great Britain?

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To gain more British goods

To pay fewer taxes to local governments

To gain independence and self-government

To become part of the French empire

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Which event is considered the start of the American Revolution?

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The Boston Tea Party

The Battles of Lexington and Concord

The signing of the Declaration of Independence

The First Continental Congress

What is the primary purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

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To list all the laws of the United States

To describe the geography of the United States

To establish the framework of the U.S. government and protect citizens' rights

To declare war on other countries

What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

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The Articles of Confederation

The Federalist Papers

The Preamble

The Bill of Rights

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

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Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Military Branch

The President of the United States leads which branch of government?

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Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Congressional Branch

The Supreme Court is part of which branch of government?

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Executive Branch

Legislative Branch

Judicial Branch

Presidential Branch

What is the system called where each branch of government has power over the others to prevent too much power in one place?

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Federalism

Democracy

Republic

Checks and Balances

10.

What major land purchase in 1803 greatly expanded the size of the United States?

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The Gadsden Purchase

The Florida Purchase

The Louisiana Purchase

The Alaska Purchase

11.

Who were the two explorers sent by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

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Columbus and Vespucci

Lewis and Clark

Ponce de Leon and Coronado

Magellan and Drake

12.

What was a common reason for people to move west during the 1800s?

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To live in crowded cities

To find new land and opportunities

To stay close to the East Coast

To avoid harsh weather

13.

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

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1770

1776

1781

1787

14.

How many branches of government are there in the United States?

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Two

Four

Three

Five

15.

What is the name of the document that sets up the framework for the U.S. government?

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The Articles of Confederation

The U.S. Constitution

The Mayflower Compact

The Emancipation Proclamation

16.

Name one important reason why the American colonists fought for independence.

17.

What is the Bill of Rights?

18.

Name one power of the Legislative Branch.

19.

What was the 'Manifest Destiny' in relation to Westward Expansion?

20.

Why is it important to have three separate branches of government?

Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

21.

What is the main purpose of this document, according to the first few words of the passage?

22.

Name two goals or reasons mentioned in this passage for creating the Constitution.

23.

How does this passage show that the power of the government comes from the people?

24.

Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short essay (1-2 paragraphs).

A. Explain how the American Revolution changed the lives of people in the colonies.

B. Describe the main job of each of the three branches of the U.S. government and why having separate branches is important.