A New Nation

Which country governed (controlled the government) the U.S. Colonies before the American Revolution? (pg. 56)
Britain
France
Canada
Spain
England won a war in North America. Who were they at war with? (pg. 57)
Mexico
Canada
France
Spain
The colonists were happy to help pay for the expensive war mentioned in question two. (pg. 57)
True
False
What was the purpose of the Stamp Act and the Townshend Acts? (pg 57)
They were laws that taxed the colonists to pay for England's war.
To stamp all documents in the colonies.
Robert Stamp and Brian Townshend became presidents.
The colonists were not allowed to have guns.
Who was the ruler of England during the American Revolution. (pg. 57)
King James III
King George III
King Charles III
King Henry III
Why did leaders from different colonies meet in Philadelphia in 1776? (pg. 56)
To go to museums.
To fight a battle with England.
To declare independence from Britain
To eat cheesestakes.
All Americans agreed to breaking free from England. (pg. 57)
True
False
After the war, why were the states not united? (pg 58)
They were very far away from each other.
Each state wanted to be independent and did not work together.
They lost the war to England.
The internet wasn't working.
The First Amendment protects rights that Americans have. Name three of the protected rights. (pg. 59)
Match the vocabulary terms with their definitions.
Delagate
To approve
Congress
A plan of government
Amendement
A group of people who are responsible for making a country's laws.
Independence
Freedom from rule by others
Ratify
Someone who represents a group of people
Constitution
A change or addition
Which president is responsible for the Louisiana Purchase? (pg. 60)
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Barack Obama
Donald Trump
Who was Sacagawea? (pg. 61)
Thomas Jefferson's wife
An American Indian who helped Louis and Clark explore the West
A British soldier
The King of France
Why did Thomas Jefferson send an expedition West? (pg. 61)
He was looking for gold.
He wanted to discover new animals
He wanted to find a river route to the Pacific Ocean.
The colonies were too crowded.
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