Chapter 12 Declaration of Independence

Chapter 12 Declaration of Independence

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Allison Helm

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson 
George Washington

2.

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The pamphlet Common Sense persuaded American colonists to do what? 
Remain loyal to Great Britian.
Want independence.
forget about politics.
ask for help from the king.

3.

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The important task facing the Second Continental Congress was to do what? 
Organize the colonies for war. 
shut down the Continental Army. 
find ways to make the king happy
make treaties with American Indians

4.

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This was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
To put an end to slavery. 
Make King George III happy.
Ask for money to solve problems. 
Explain why the colonies should be free. 

5.

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Why did the colonists ring bells and light bonfires for the Declaration? 
They were angry. 
They were excited. 
They were worried. 
They were surprised. 

6.

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Which of the following ideas was in the Declaration of Independence? 
Women and men are equal. 
All rights can be taken away. 
Great Britain has ruled the colonies unfairly. 
People should obey governments even when they are unfair. 

7.

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What are the three rights the Declaration says cannot be taken away 
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Life, liberty, and equality. 
Life, money, and a job. 
Life, government, and the pursuit of happiness. 

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What word means : a Patriot volunteer who was paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minute’s notice
militia
Minuteman 
mob.
The Second Continental Congress. 

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
an act of loyalty.
an act of treason.
an act of bravery.
an act of insanity.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What country did The United States declare independence from?
Britain
France
Spain
Belgium

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