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1. 
In the 1700s, colonists in America were unhappy with Great Britain because... (check all correct answers)
A.
Britain put high taxes on many products.
B.
The colonies has no representation in the British Parliament.
C.
Some colonists were required to have British soldiers in their homes.
D.
Everybody liked the King.
2. 
What is true about the American War of Independence?
A.
It began before the Declaration of Independence.
B.
Great Britain won the war because of their strong navy.
C.
George Washington led the Colonial Army.
3. 
The Declaration of Independence was written by..
A.
George Washington
B.
Thomas Jefferson
C.
John Jay
D.
Alexander Hamilton
4. 
The rights of citizens written into the Declaration are:
A.
Freedom of religion and speech.
B.
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
C.
The right to bear arms.
D.
The universal right to vote.
5. 
Delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence...
A.
In New York City, on July 4th, 1783.
B.
In Washington, D.C. on July 4th, 1775.
C.
In Philadelphia, on July 4th, 1776.
D.
In Richmond, on July 4th, 1776.
6. 
Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
A.
Many tribes of Native Americans.
B.
No one, it was uninhabited.
C.
Chinese explorers.
D.
People from Africa.
7. 
Name one Branch of the United States Government. Answer in ONE WORD ONLY, and be careful with spelling!
8. 
This is J.B. Pritzker who (in 2021) is..
A.
A senator from Illinois.
B.
The Speaker of the House.
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
D.
The Governor of Illinois.
9. 
"Checks and Balances" as a model of government means..(check all correct answers)
A.
The president is the most powerful person.
B.
No branch can become too powerful.
C.
There is a seperation of powers in our govenment.
D.
All taxes must be shared.
10. 
True or False! Select the true statements
A.
Kamala Harris is the first woman to be vice president.
B.
Texas borders Mexico.
C.
There are 6 justices on the Supreme Court.
D.
Rodney Davis is Illinois' Republican Senator