Question 1

What was the name of the document signed on September 17, 1787?

Accepted Answer

Constitution of the United States

Question 2

What was the main issue that led to the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Taxation without representation

Question 3

What was the primary motivation behind the American Revolution?

Accepted Answer

To gain independence from Britain

Question 4

Who was the leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 5

What is the name of the famous speech delivered by Abraham Lincoln on November 19, 1863?

Accepted Answer

Gettysburg Address

Question 6

Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 7

What was the main purpose of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?

Accepted Answer

To defend the colonies against British forces

Question 8

Which of the following was NOT a main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Hamilton

Question 9

What year did the Declaration of Independence officially declare the United States' independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

1776

Question 10

Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

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