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Who did NOT contribute to writing the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What was the group that wrote the Declaration of Independence called?

• Presidents

• Continental Congress

• Governors

• Congress of the U.S

What caused the Continental Congress to write the Declaration of Independence?

• Conflict with the British king

• Wanting to protect their families

• Unfair taxes

• All of the above

Who was the commander of the Continental Army?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

Who appointed George Washington as the commander?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• None of the above

America had a strong start in the war.

• True

• False

America organized a successful surprise attack on Christmas day. This was their first win in the war.

• True

• False

America winning the Battle of Saratoga caught the attention of France and Spain. These countries then decided to support America in the war by sending money to help their army stay strong.

• True

• False