Question

independence and the first national government
use pages 10 and 11 of the student text to complete the worksheet.
choose the answer
circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. the first plan for a national government was called the (articles of confederation, declaration of independence).
2. the (continental congress, judicial branch) was a group of representatives from the colonies.
3. the (articles of confederation, declaration of independence) was a paper that said the colonies would become a separate country.
4. the (american revolution, civil war) started in april 1775.
5. the judicial branch is the part of government that (makes, interprets) the laws.

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write true or false in the blank.

1. the first continental congress met in philadelphia and sent a letter to king george iii.
2. when the second continental congress met, the american revolution had already started.
3. the declaration of independence said the colonies did not have the right to break away.
4. the articles of confederation set up a strong national government.
5. under the articles of confederation, the king had all the power.

Explanation:

1. The first plan for a national government in the US was the Articles of Confederation.
2. The Continental Congress was a group of representatives from the colonies.
3. The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies would become a separate country.
4. The American Revolution started in April 1775.
5. The judicial branch interprets the laws.
6. The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and sent a letter to King George III.
7. The American Revolution started before the Second Continental Congress met.
8. The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies' right to break - away.
9. The Articles of Confederation set up a weak national government.
10. Under the Articles of Confederation, there was no king; it was a post - monarchy system.

Answer:

1. Articles of Confederation
2. Continental Congress
3. Declaration of Independence
4. American Revolution
5. interprets
6. true
7. true
8. false
9. false
10. false