Quiz Me! - Events: Foundation of a NationTest your knowledge about events the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10What was the significance of the American Revolution? The new nation extended the vote to women. The new nation continued to support mercantilism. The new nation inspired revolutions in other countries. The new nation outlawed slavery. 2 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Articles of Confederation Congress Albany Plan for Union First Continental Congress Second Continental Congress 3 / 10What was one outcome of the Second Continental Congress? John Hancock was named as temporary commander of the Continental Army. The Second Continental Congress planned a boycott of all British goods coming in to the colonies. 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. 4 / 10After 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. Rhode Island delegates refused to sign the new Constitution. Protesters opposed the new Constitution because the document was created in secret. Each state held a ratifying convention to approve or reject the Constitution. 5 / 10What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? Delegates agreed to boycott all trade with Britain. Delegates refused to pay anymore British taxes they had not approved. Delegates drafted a colonial army to prepare for war if necessary. Delegates voted to separate from England. 6 / 10What was the name of the first congress colonists attended to discuss new taxes imposed by Parliament? Congress of the Committees of Correspondence First Continental Congress Stamp Act Congress Albany Congress 7 / 10How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? The government was unable to keep the peace. Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. 8 / 10 Which historical event is described above? Articles of Confederation Congress Second Continental Congress First Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union 9 / 10Which statement accurately describes the Constitutional Convention of 1787? Delegates created a strong federal union rather than a loose confederation of states. Delegates from every state attended the convention. The goal was to write a new constitution for a confederation form of government. Jefferson, Adams and Franklin led the delegates at the convention. 10 / 10 What is the best title for the chart above? Colonies Gain Independence from Britain Causes of the American Revolution Causes of the French and Indian War Colonial Grievances Your score is Try another 10!
