Declaration of Independence & the American Revolution test

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Sam Adams

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• July 4, 1776
• July 4, 1676
• July 4, 1786
• July 4, 1766

The Declarations says that people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• holiday
• taxing
• rights
• liberty

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What was the purpose of the Declaration?

• to declare independence from France.
• to declare independence from Germany.
• to declare independence from Cuba.
• to declare independence from England

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Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired?

• Boston
• Lexington and Concord
• New York
• Sleepy Hollow

Which of the following best describes what the Continental Congresses were?

• a series of meetings planned to respond to England

• a provisional government designed to negotiate peace

• a local Pennsylvania legislature debating England's taxes

What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?

• he persuades the colonists to rebel

• he persuades the colonists to remian loyal

• he persuades the colonists to immigrate to England

Which battle is shown in this image?

• Guilford Courthouse

• Yorktown

• Trenton

• Lexington & Concord

What was the name of the British king during the American Revolution?

• Charles III
• George III
• William III
• James III

This American victory was the turning point in the war.

• Saratoga
• Yorktown
• Bunker Hill
• Lexington and Concord