American Revolution Review for test 2

Which of the following did colonial leaders agree to do after the Second Continental Congress?

• Put George Washington in charge of the new Continental army

• Break away from Great Britain and start their own country

• Send a declaration to the king

• Take all Loyalists prisoner

Which of the following was a reason why the colonists wanted to be free?

• They believed that all people had a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• They believed a government should get their power for the people.

• They believed a government should protect their rights.

• They believed they should get free goods, such as tea, from the government.

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• King George III

• The colonists

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

The colonies met again in the Second Continental Congress. Who did they choose to be Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Paul Revere

The Second Continental congress issued a declaration establishing the United States of America. When did they issue this declaration?

• June of 1776

• January of 1776

• July of 1776

• July of 1976

British troops in Boston heard that the people in Lexington and Concord had armed themselves and marched to those towns. Shots were fired there. What did this battle begin?

• American Revolution

• Battle of Cowpens

• Battle of King’s Mountain

• Civil War

What did the Second Continental Congress write to establish the United States of America?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Which group of colonists were loyal to England and felt like England should continue to control the colonies?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Women

• African Americans

Which group of colonists wanted independence from Great Britain and wanted to form the United States of America?

• Native Americans

• Women

• Loyalists

• Patriots

While the men were at war, women helped in many ways. Choose one way women did not help while the men were at war.

• Took care of the farms and plantations

• Served as messengers and nurses

• Fought in the war