Events of the Revolution (Part Two)

Open Ended

What would it mean for a country to delcare independence from another in the present day?

Multiple Choice

Which event prompted the Second Continental Congress to meet in Philadelphia?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The election of George Washington

• The battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill

Multiple Choice

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

According to the preamble of the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?

• To enforce strict laws and punish citizens.
• To promote economic growth.
• To secure the rights of the people.
• To maintain military power and control.

Open Ended

Based on the video, how might the representatives have felt after agreeing to become independent?