Declaration of Indpendence

The Declaration of Independence was written by

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Sam Adams

The ______________ was the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain.

• Olive Branch Petition

• Intolerable Acts

• Boycotting of goods

• Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

___________________ was unanimously chosen as commander of the Continental Army.

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Paine

• Benedict Arnold

What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4,1776

• August 2, 1776

• April 18, 1776

• December 16, 1773

Which best describes Thomas Paine's Common Sense?

• Persuaded the colonists that America should be independent

• Instilled fear of the war in the cities

• Petitioned King George to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain

• Convinced colonies to remain loyal to Britain

What are the three rights Thomas Jefferson says all men are born with?

• Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness

• Voting, Taxes, & Employment

• Peace, Love, Harmony

• Live, Love, Freedom of Religion

Which of these is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• Declaration of Rights

• Preamble

• List of Grievances

• Olive Branch Petition

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To become independent from Great Britain

• To agree to pay taxes to Great Britain

• A last ditch attempt to achieve peace with Great Britain

• To declare war against Great Britain

1. In what city did the Second Continental Congress take place?

• Williamsburg

• Philadelphia

• Lewisburg

What was NOT accomplished during the Second Continental Congress?

• An Army was formed
• Ambassadors were sent to foreign countreis
• The National Anthem was written
• Money was printed