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USI Jeopardy Final Exam Review Round I Answer Key

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Events Leading to Revolution
#1 What event occurred when a group of British soldiers fired into a crowd that was harassing them? Boston Massacre
#2 The United States declared independence on what date? July 4, 1776
#3 Which group was most responsible for open resistance and violence against the acts of Parliament? Sons of Liberty
#4 What did the British government do in order to raise money to help pay off war debt from the French & Indian War? Taxed the Colonies
#5 What three types of protest occurred in response to the Stamp Act? Violent, Economic, and Intellectual
Declaration of Independence
#1 The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by whom? Thomas Jefferson
#2 Which pamphlet written by Thomas Paine got the Colonists discussing the idea of independence? Common Sense
#3 What was the final offer of peace sent to King George III? Olive Branch Petition
#4 What did the Declaration of Independence say was a right of the people when faced with a government that is destructive of their rights? Abolish the Government
#5 'Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness' in the Declaration of Independence were examples of what types of rights presented by Enlightenment philosopher John Locke? Natural Rights
American Revolution
#1 What was Great Britain's most significant advantage at the start of the war? Well-trained army and navy
#2 What was the most important result of the Battle of Saratoga for the Patriots? French agreed to an Alliance with the Patriots
#3 Washington’s victory in which battle against the Hessians after corssing the Delaware River Christmas night was a dramatic morale booster to the American cause? Battle of Trenton
#4 Why was the Battle of Bunker Hill such an important battle for the Patriots? Boost of Confidence for the Patriots
#5 What were two of the three most significant advantages for the Patriots during the course of the war? 1) George Washington's leadership; 2) French Alliance; and 3) Fighting a Defensive War at Home
Constitutional Principles
#1 What did the Bill of Rights protect? Civil Rights of the people or Individual Rights
#2 Who was known as the 'father of the Constitution'? James Madison
#3 Your right to freedom of speech is found in which Amendment? First Amendment
#4 Delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 adopted the Great Compromise to settle differences over what? Representation in the legislature
#5 What was the name of America's first constitution? Articles of Confederation
Separation of Powers
#1 What does the legislative branch of the federal government do? Write or make the laws
#2 What does the executive branch of the federal government do? Enforce or Carry Out the laws
#3 What does the judicial branch of the federal government do? Interprets the laws
#4 Which branch of government appoints federal judges and ambassadors? Executive Branch
#5 Which branch of government declares war? Legislative Branch
Final Question