Chapter 6: American Revolution

Who is the author of "Common Sense?"

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Hutchinson

• Thomas Edison

Which of the following is NOT a section of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• List of Grievances

• Laws governing the United States

Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

On what date was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1876

• July 4, 1812

• July 4, 1786

• July 4, 1776

Why did some delegates NOT want to go to war with Britain?

• Many feared Britain's power to crush the rebellion

• Most colonists were still Loyalists and did not want to fight

• Congress did not trust Thomas Jefferson

• Colonists were afraid of angering the French

What is the MAIN IDEA of "Common Sense?"

• America is too weak of a country to fight Britain

• Colonists have no European allies to fight

• Colonists have the resources necessary to fight

• America is too young of a country to fight Britain

Which of the following is a reason the colonists wanted to break away from

Great Britian?

• The colonists wanted to trade with Native Americans

• Britain has violated the natural rights of the colonists

• Britain is tired of paying taxes to support the colonists

• Colonists want to control Britain

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

Who was President of the Second Continental Congress?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which of the following is a STRENGTH of the BRITISH army?

• Home field advantage

• Well supplied

• Support from British citizens

• Strong leadership