Revolutionary War

Which of these men were not part of the Committee of 5 who Declared Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Nathan Hale

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

Where did the Committee of Five declare independence?

• At the Graff House, in Philadelphia, PA

• At the Gapetto House, in Baltimore, Maryland

• At the Jefferson House, in Richmond, VA

• At the White House, in Philadelphia, PA

What had helped convince the people that the American Colonies should gain independence from Great Britain?

• The British wanted the colonists to speak French.

• The British army was kinder to the Indians than to the colonists.

• Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense booklet.'

• The king wanted colonists to worship the king.

Delegates from here asked Congress to declare that "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States".

• New Hampshire

• Philadelphia

• Tennessee

• Virginia

Who did the Committee of Five decide should write the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Robert Livingston

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What important event occurred on July 2, 1776?

• The Declaration of Independence was signed.

• Delegates voted to break free from Britain.

• The Stamp Act was passed.

• The Sons of Liberty formed the Boston Tea Party.

When the Declaration of Independence was signed, what could happen as a result?

• being forced to return to Britain

• taxes

• death

• the British would give independence to the colonists instantly.

How long did the Revolutionary war last?

• From 1775 - 1783

• From 1776 - 1783

• From 1783 - 1792

• From 1785 - 1786

Which of these statements best describes the beginning of the Revolutionary War?

• The colonists had nice uniforms, a musket, and a bayonet.

• The British soldiers had nice uniforms, a musket, and a bayonet.

• The soldiers were equally matched on both sides.

• The Continental Army began with 35,000 soldiers.

What advantage did the Continentals have against the Redcoats?

• The Colonists had large ships.

• They outnumbered the Redcoats

• They had the nicest equipment

• They were on their home turf.