Social Studies Weekly week 14 Assessment 5th grade

In what year was the Declaration on Independence written?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Indepencence

• Samuel Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson wrote that "all men are created equal" based on this statement, which group was granted the right to vote?

• slaves

• women

• poor whites who did not own property

• property owners

Which is NOT a reason King George was blamed for the problems leading to the Declaration of Independence

• King George ordered his troops to listen to the colonist's grievances.

• King George ignored the concerns of the colonists.

• King George excessively taxed the colonists.

• King George did not allow colonists to have representation in Parliament.

Why did the delegates of the First Continental Congress meet?

• The delegates wanted to inform King George that they were unhappy about unfair treatment

• The delegates wanted to show their support of King George of England.

• The delegates wanted to inform King George of their plan to revolt.

• The delegates wanted to plan the revolt against King George.

Which colony was the only one that did not send a delegate to the First Continental Congress?

• Maryland

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Virginia

Paul Revere was arrested before completing his ride to which town?

• Lexington

• Medford

• Roxbury

• Concord

After leaving Boston, William Dawes rode through how many towns before reaching Concord?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7