Quiz Me! - Events: Foundation of a NationTest your knowledge about events the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. The government was unable to keep the peace. 2 / 10 Which title best represents the list above? Stamp Act Congress Proclamation of 1763 Albany Plan of Union Boston Tea Party 3 / 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. Each state held a ratifying convention to approve or reject the Constitution. Protesters opposed the new Constitution because the document was created in secret. 4 / 10What was the significance of the American Revolution? The new nation outlawed slavery. The new nation continued to support mercantilism. The new nation extended the vote to women. The new nation inspired revolutions in other countries. 5 / 10 Which significant historical event is described above? John Brown’s Rebellion Northwest Rebellion Bacon’s Rebellion Shays’ Rebellion 6 / 10 Which historical event is described above? Second Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union Articles of Confederation Congress First Continental Congress 7 / 10What was the outcome of the First Continental Congress? Delegates voted to separate from England. Delegates agreed to boycott all trade with Britain. Delegates drafted a colonial army to prepare for war if necessary. Delegates refused to pay anymore British taxes they had not approved. 8 / 10Which statement accurately describes the Constitutional Convention of 1787? Jefferson, Adams and Franklin led the delegates at the convention. The goal was to write a new constitution for a confederation form of government. Delegates created a strong federal union rather than a loose confederation of states. Delegates from every state attended the convention. 9 / 10What 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. Delegates sent a petition that criticized Parliament and pledged loyalty to the King. The Second Continental Congress declared independence after shots were fired at Lexington and Concord. 10 / 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 Albany Congress Stamp Act Congress Your score is Try another 10!
