37 Liberty’s Kids “Born Free and Equal”

Why are John Adams and Ben Franklin in France?

• Working on a peace treaty

• Vacation

• They decided they would rather live there

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Who surrendered at Yorktown?

• British

• French

• Americans

Why do Betty and her daughter visit Mr. Sedgwick?

• They want him to help them become free

• They want him to do their taxes

• Betty was dating Mr Sedgwick

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CCSS.RL.8.9

what do all the jurors have in common?

• They are all white men

• They are all British

• They are all poor

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What did the lawyer say Betty was to Colonel Ashley?

• Property

• Sibling

• coworker

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What document do they quote when they say “all men are free and equal and have equal rights”?

• Massachusetts Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• Treaty of Paris

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What does the jury rule?

• She is free

• She is still property

• it was a tie

What new name does Miss Bett give herself?

• Elizabeth Freedom

• Elizabeth America

• Elizabeth Ashley

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What announcement does Benjamin Franklin make about King George?

• He wants to negotiate peace

• He wants to declare another war

• He wants to move to America

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