Independence & Revolution: The People

Who was the young college student who responded to loyalist Rev. Samuel Seabury?

• John Hancock

• John Malcom

• Alexander Hamilton

• James Madison

Why are the letters from John and Abigail Adams considered valuable to historians?

• They show how men felt about giving rights to women.

• They show the workings of a government at war.

• They show the relationship between a separated husband and wife.

• They show that women knew how to read and write.

Who wrote England’s response to receiving the Declaration?

• King George

• Parliament

• Thomas Hutchinson

• John Lind, a lawyer

Who said, “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”?

• George Washington

• Nathan Hale

• Ann Bates

• Benedict Arnold

What is Benedict Arnold famous for?

• being a traitor

• winning the Battle of Bunker Hill

• being a spy for the patriots

• writing the draft of the Declaration

How do we know so much about John and Abigail Adams?

• They wrote a book.

• They gave interviews.

• They kept their letters to each other.

• Their children wrote about them.

Who was the first to sign the Declaration?

• John Hancock

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• King George

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

The Declaration of Independence lists 27 grievances against whom?

• Governor Hutchinson

• Benedict Arnold

• George Washington

• King George

Why was the Culper spy ring valuable to General Washington?

• They provided information about British supplies and plans.

• They provided supplies for the British troops.

• They provided plans to the Colonial officers.

• They provided secret supplies and munitions.