The American War for Independence - 2024-25

Front

The Olive Branch is a symbol of _________.

Back

peace

Front

Which monarch ruled Great Britain during the 1770's? This is the guy that the Americans rebelled against.

Back

King George the III

Front

The Continental Congress passed the Lee Resolution (declaring political independence from Britain) on July ___, 1776.

Back

2nd

Answer explanation

Lee Resolution = Declaring Independence

Front

The Continental Congress created the "Committee of ___" and gave them the task of writing a declaration of independence.

Back

Five

Front

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

According to Jefferson (and John Locke) what are unalienable rights? Options: interstellar rights that aliens have brought to Earth, natural rights that cannot be taken away, rights that the government should control, equality, justice, happiness

Back

natural rights that cannot be taken away

Front

It's 1776. You're an American who supports independence.
You proudly refer to yourself as a ___________.

Back

Patriot

Front

Who wrote Common Sense and The Crisis during the Revolutionary War?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

The Continental Congress appointed _______  ________________as the Commander of the Continental army at the beginning of the war.

Back

George Washington

Front

What is the name of the winter camp established by the Continental Army in Pennsylvania during the winter of 1777-78 where about twenty percent of the soldiers will die of exposure, disease, or malnutrition?

Back

Valley Forge