AP US History: Founding of the Nation

Topic: AP US History • Shared by team • 5 questions

Question 1

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

A 1776 B 1781 C 1787 D 1763

💡 Explanation

1776 is correct because the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Question 2

Who is known as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

A George Washington B Thomas Jefferson C Benjamin Franklin D John Adams

💡 Explanation

Thomas Jefferson is correct because he drafted the document, later revised by the committee and Congress.

Question 3

The U.S. Constitution replaced which earlier governing document?

A Bill of Rights B Magna Carta C Articles of Confederation D Mayflower Compact

💡 Explanation

The Articles of Confederation is correct because its weaknesses led to the 1787 Constitution.

Question 4

How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?

A 5 B 10 C 12 D 27

💡 Explanation

10 is correct because the first ten amendments to the Constitution form the Bill of Rights.

Question 5

Who was the first President of the United States?

A John Adams B Thomas Jefferson C George Washington D James Madison

💡 Explanation

George Washington is correct because he was unanimously elected the first U.S. President in 1789.

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