Question 1

Which country was in control of the 13 colonies?

Accepted Answer

Britain

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Russia

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France

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Canada

Question 2

What is one reason the colonists were unhappy with Britain?

Accepted Answer

high taxes

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poor working conditions

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unfair wars

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not enough food

Question 3

What was the Boston Tea Party?

Accepted Answer

a protest against taxes

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a tea party thrown by colonists

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a tea party thrown by King George

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A tax on tea.

Question 4

How much tea was thrown into the Boston Harbor?

Accepted Answer

90,000 pounds

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100 pounds

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none

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50 pounds

Question 5

What was the stamp act?

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a tax on all printed goods

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a tax on mail

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a protest against stamps

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a tax on stamps

Question 6

How did colonists feel about the Stamp Act?

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angry

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excited

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happy

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confused

Question 7

When did the Stamp Act take place?

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1765

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1777

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1846

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1766

Question 8

Who was the French and Indian War between?

Accepted Answer

Britain and France

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Britain and the colonists

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France and Native Americans

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France and India

Question 9

What were Britain and France fighting over?

Accepted Answer

control of America's western lands

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control of the colonies

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high taxes

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lands in Europe

Question 10

How long did the French and Indian war last?

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7 years

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3 months

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5 years

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1 summer

Question 11

What were the first battles of the American Revolution?

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The Battle of Lexington and Concord

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The Battle of Yorktown

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The Battle of Saratoga

Question 12

Who warned the colonists that the British were coming during the Battle of Lexington and Concord?

Accepted Answer

Paul Revere

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Sam Adams

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John Hancock

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Ben Franklin

Question 13

When did the Battle of Saratoga take place?

Accepted Answer

September 19, 1777

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August 19, 1777

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September 9, 1776

Question 14

Who was the British general in charge during the Battle of Saratoga?

Accepted Answer

General Burgoyne

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Major Gates

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General Lincoln

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General Benedict Arnold

Question 15

What was the last battle of the American Revolution?

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Battle of Yorktown

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Battle of Lexington and Concord

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Battle of Saratoga

Question 16

How long did the Battle of Yorktown last?

Accepted Answer

11 days

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2 days

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1 night

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7 days

Question 17

What was the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

a document declaring independence from Britain

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a high tax on documents

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a document declaring war on Britain

Question 18

When was the Declaration of Independence officially approved and sent to King George?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

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July 4, 1777

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August 19, 1776

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December 1, 1776

Question 19

What was the Treaty of Paris?

Accepted Answer

a peace treaty between Britain and America

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a plan of government for America

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a peace treaty between France and Britain

Question 20

What was one condition  of the treaty?

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the 13 colonies were now free and independent

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Britain had to pay the colonies for the war

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The colonies had to repay Britain for the taxes they refused earlier.

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The colonies gained British land in Europe.

Question 21

What is the Constitution?

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a plan of government

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a declaration of independence

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a list of taxes to be paid

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a plan for war

Question 22

Why did the Articles of Confederation need to be fixed?

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It kept the 13 states separate.

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It gave too much power to the people

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It was written by Britain.

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It didn't have any laws

Question 23

How long did it take for the Constitution the be written?

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1 summer

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1 year

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it is still being written

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7 years

Question 24

What does the Constitution include?

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a list of rules and laws

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a plan for war

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a list of taxes

Question 25

Do we still follow the Constitution today?

Accepted Answer

Yes

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No

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Only sometimes

Question 26

After the Constitution was written, who was chosen to be the first president?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

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John Adams

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Thomas Jefferson

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Ben Franklin

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