Quiz Me! - Events: Foundation of a Nation Test your knowledge about events the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10 Which title best represents the list above? Albany Plan of Union Proclamation of 1763 Boston Tea Party Stamp Act Congress 2 / 10 Which statement accurately describes the Constitutional Convention of 1787? Delegates from every state attended the convention. Delegates created a strong federal union rather than a loose confederation of states. Jefferson, Adams and Franklin led the delegates at the convention. The goal was to write a new constitution for a confederation form of government. 3 / 10 Which historical event is described above? Albany Plan for Union Articles of Confederation Congress Second Continental Congress First Continental Congress 4 / 10 What was one outcome of the Second Continental Congress? The Second Continental Congress planned a boycott of all British goods coming in to the colonies. John Hancock was named as temporary commander of the Continental Army. The Second Continental Congress declared independence after shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. Delegates sent a petition that criticized Parliament and pledged loyalty to the King. 5 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Albany Plan for Union Articles of Confederation Congress Second Continental Congress First Continental Congress 6 / 10 Which significant historical event is described above? John Brown’s Rebellion Bacon’s Rebellion Shays’ Rebellion Northwest Rebellion 7 / 10 What is the best title for the chart above? Colonial Grievances Causes of the American Revolution Causes of the French and Indian War Colonies Gain Independence from Britain 8 / 10 After the delegates signed the Constitution on September 17, what happened next? The Constitution became the official U.S. government when all states signed the document. Each state held a ratifying convention to approve or reject the Constitution. Protesters opposed the new Constitution because the document was created in secret. Rhode Island delegates refused to sign the new Constitution. 9 / 10 How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. The government was unable to keep the peace. Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. 10 / 10 What was the significance of the American Revolution? The new nation extended the vote to women. The new nation inspired revolutions in other countries. The new nation outlawed slavery. The new nation continued to support mercantilism. Your score is Try another 10!
