Studies Weekly #22 Differing Points of View (5th grade)

The first 4th of July took place in ____________.

• a: New York

• b: Philadelphia

• c: Boston

• d: Williamsburg

What is the first year the Fourth of July was celebrated with fireworks?

• a: 1776

• b: 1976

• c: 1777

• d: 2017

To be given a position or rank in the armed forces is to be ___________________.

• a: retired

• b: counseled

• c: commissioned

• d: diplomat

A person responsible for establishing something is called a _______________.

• a: founder

• b: House of Burgesses

• c: parliament

• d: advisor

The group of representatives in colonial Virginia was known as __________________.

• a: founders

• b: House of Burgesses

• c: Parliament

• d: Advisors

After serving as a major for the British in the French and Indian War, George Washington become the commander in chief of ___________?

• a: the Continental Army

• b: the Virginia militia

• c: the U.S. Navy

• d: the Avengers

Which founding father is remembered for saying “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!” in a famous speech at St. John’s Church in Virginia?

• a: Patrick Henry

• b: George Washington

• c: Thomas Jefferson

• d: John Adams

Why was it dangerous to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• a: They wanted to make their community better.

• b: Many of them had slaves.

• c: They could be punished by the British.

• d: Their quill pen could explode if they weren't careful.

Check all that apply. John Adams _____________________ .

• defended British soldiers in court

• wrote the Declaration of Independence

• was known to be an honorable person

• served on the Board of War

• created the Infinity Gauntlet

Check all that apply. Patrick Henry __________________ .

• wrote the Declaration of Independence

• said "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• was opposed to slavery, but owned slaves who worked on his plantation.

• wrote a book about Covid19