America’s 250th Birthday

• Question 1 out of 10

  Which Founding Father warned against political parties in his farewell address?

  George Washington cautioned against political factions dividing the young nation in his 1796 Farewell Address.

  Thomas Jefferson

  George Washington

  John Adams

  Benjamin Franklin

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• Question 2 out of 10

  What was the main reason for the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

  Delegates initially met to fix weaknesses but ended up creating an entirely new Constitution.

  To declare independence

  To elect a president

  To revise the Articles of Confederation

  To end the Revolutionary War

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• Question 3 out of 10

  Which amendment guaranteed freedom of speech, religion, and the press?

  The First Amendment protects core civil liberties fundamental to American democracy.

  1st Amendment

  5th Amendment

  10th Amendment

  14th Amendment

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• Question 4 out of 10

  Which state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution?

  Delaware ratified the Constitution on December 7, 1787, earning the nickname “The First State.”

  Virginia

  Pennsylvania

  New Jersey

  Delaware

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• Question 5 out of 10

  Which Founding Father is known for the quote: “Give me liberty, or give me death!”?

  Patrick Henry delivered this famous speech in 1775 urging resistance to British rule.

  Samuel Adams

  Thomas Paine

  Patrick Henry

  John Hancock

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• Question 6 out of 10

  What year did the U.S. Constitution go into effect?

  After ratification by the states, the Constitution became effective in 1789.

  1776

  1781

  1787

  1789

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• Question 7 out of 10

  Which symbol is featured on the Great Seal of the United States?

  The bald eagle represents strength and freedom on the Great Seal.

  Lion

  Eagle

  Bear

  Owl

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• Question 8 out of 10

  What were the Articles of Confederation?

  It was America’s first constitution, in effect from 1781–1789, but was later replaced due to weaknesses.

  First U.S. governing document

  Current Constitution

  Supreme Court ruling

  War treaty

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• Question 9 out of 10

  What is the “Bill of Rights”?

  The Bill of Rights guarantees fundamental freedoms like speech and religion.

  Tax laws

  War declarations

  First 10 amendments to the Constitution

  Election rules

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• Question 10 out of 10

  What does “semicquincentennial” refer to?

  It refers to a 250th anniversary, such as America’s 250th birthday.

  100 years

  150 years

  200 years

  250 years

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