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Our Nation Studies Weekly: American Foundations Independence and the Revolution: The Government Week 23 Assessment
1. The Olive Branch Petition secured many more years of peace for the colonies. True False
2. Why was the First Continental Congress created? a. to organize state militias
b. to create a system of taxes c. to protest the Coercive Acts d. to form an alliance with France
3. What is not a purpose of the Declaration of Independence? a. explain the rights of all people b. list grievances against the king
c. describe the purpose of government d. form a system of checks and balances
4. The first constitution of the United States was called the Articles of Confederation. True False
Independence and Revolution: The Government | Week 23
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