Quiz Me! - Era: Foundation of a NationTest your knowledge about the Foundation of a Nation era! 1 / 10Why was the English Bill of Rights a unique document for its time? It was added to the English Constitution. It was the first document that limited the power of the king. It allowed English citizens to vote for the first time. The monarchy could not take away certain civil and political rights without Parliament's approval. 2 / 10How was Shays’ Rebellion similar to the colonists' rebellion against Britain? Soldiers were being quartered in private homes. Citizens rebelled over unfair taxation. The Americans refused to pay the tax on whiskey. The government was unable to keep the peace. 3 / 10Why was Common Sense so influential for the American Revolution? Thomas Paine was a college professor who had all his students read and study the pamphlet. The pamphlet was translated into several languages and published throughout the world. It was written in plain language so that all colonists could understand it. It was printed in every newspaper in the colonies. 4 / 10What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact? It was the first constitution in the colonies. It created a government based on the consent of the governed. It established laws for the Plymouth colony. It was the first governing document signed by women. 5 / 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. 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. 6 / 10Richard Henry Lee introduced the “Lee Resolution” that led to the writing and adoption of what document? Declaration of Independence Articles of the Confederation U.S. Constitution Stamp Act 7 / 10This city is named in honor of Bernardo de Gálvez New Orleans, LA Birmingham, AL Galveston, TX East Bernard, TX 8 / 10Who was the delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland that signed the Declaration of Independence and was the last surveying signer? Crispus Attucks John Dickinson Wentworth Cheswell Charles Carroll 9 / 10A descendent of ancient Spanish nobility, he became the acting Governor of the Louisiana Territory and procured weapons, gunpowder, clothing and more for the colonial army. Crispus Attucks James Armistead Bernardo de Gálvez Marquis de Lafayette 10 / 10John Paul Jones’ ship, The Bonhomme Richard, defeated the British warship, Serapis. What effect did this have for American spirits? It raised them It crushed them It turned Americans against John Paul Jones It had no effect Your score is Try another 10!
