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Declaration of Independence

Authored by Dot Davis

Social Studies

7th - 10th Grade

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Declaration of Independence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The January 1776 publication of Thomas Paine’s pamphlet, Common Sense, _____.

had little effect on the attitudes of colonists

occurred just after the Declaration of Independence

moved the colonists closer to declaring independence

caused Parliament to sympathize with the American colonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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What action completes the chart for events that led to the approval of the Declaration of Independence?

Colonial agriculture trade increases.

Colonial religious devotion increases.

Colonial demand for political change increases.

Colonial demand for military assistance increases.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

How did the 2nd Continental Congress respond to the unfairness of British policies?

They started the French and Indian War.

They hired Thomas Paine to write Common Sense.

They passed the Tea Act, allowing a British company to import tea to the colonies without paying taxes.

They chose a committee to write the Declaration of Independence explaining why the colonies should be free.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

The first shots of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775 are known as "____."

the beginning of the United States of America

the shot heard 'round the world

the beginning of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

a big mistake for the American colonists

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who was President of the Congress of the 2nd Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was written and adopted?

John Locke

John Hancock

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

John Locke

John Hancock

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who helped Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?

the Committee of Five

Thomas Paine

no one

John Hancock

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