Chapter 6-The Declaration of Independence

What group was Patrick Henry a member of?

• Loyalists
• Neutralists
• Patriots
• Maroon 5

Who made up the Continental Army?

• Men from New York Colony
• Men from Massachusetts Colony
• Men from all 13 colonies
• Slaves

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The Patriots won because they found more gunpowder.
• The British won, but suffered heavy losses. 
• The British won quickly and easily. 
• The Patriots won because the British ran out of gunpowder.

Why was George Washington chosen as the Continental Army's military leader?

• He begged for the position.
• He was experienced.
• No one else wanted to be the leader.
• Because he was wealthy.

What effect did Common Sense have on the colonies?

• People ignored the pamphlet and many copies were burned. 
• It made people believe slaves should be free.
• It convinced colonists that they should be Loyal to Britain.
• It persuaded colonists to believe that America should be independent.

According to Thomas Jefferson, who gives the power to rule?

• School Principals
• God
• The King
• The people

In what ways was King George an unfit ruler?

• He gave the colonies too many goods. 
• He had a bad haircut.
• He took away the rights of the colonists.
• He loved money. 

How are natural rights different than other rights?

• They are rights the government gives you.
• They are rights everyone is born with.
• They are rights the people created.
• They are rights that slaves were entitled to.

From the viewpoint of Great Britain, how did they view the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Viewed as an act of obedience.
• Viewed as an act of loyalty. 
• Viewed as an act of forgery.
• Viewed as an act of treason. 

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington?
• John Adams
• Adam Levine
• Thomas Jefferson