Beginnings of the Rev. War

Which of these best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British won, but suffered many losses.

• The militia won by a narrow margin.

• The British won decisively.

• The militia surrendered to the British.

What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

• It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

• It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• to ask King George to make peace with the colonies.

• to persuade British troops to leave Boston.

• to encourage colonists to join the army.

• to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act.

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect the rights of the people
• To protect the life of people's things
• To give people things

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

Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?

• George Washington
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

Mary Ludwig Hays was one of the best known women to fight in the war. What was her nickname?

• Marry Waters

• Molly Pitcher

• Carrie Cannon

• Bella Ball