American Revolution Review

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Who wrote Common Sense? Options: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine

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Thomas Paine

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What crime could the Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 be tried for? Options: Treason, Bribery, Espionage, Simony

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Treason

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Which enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights? Options: Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Thomas Paine

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John Locke

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What is the main idea of this image? Options: Colonies that support England are snakelike., The Colonies need to unite in order to survive., Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved., Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

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The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.

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American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

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Loyalist

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American Colonist who supported the war for Independence

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Patriots

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

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popular sovereignty

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Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the 2nd Continental Congress?

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To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington

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Which two documents advocated for limiting the monarchy?

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Magna Carta and Bill of Rights