American Revolution Review

Who wrote Common Sense?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Paine

The Continental Congress members that signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776 could be tried for this crime.

• Treason

• Bribery

• Espionage

• Simony

Which enlightenment thinker wrote about natural rights?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Thomas Hobbes
• John Locke
• Thomas Paine

What is the main idea of this image?

• Colonies that support England are snakelike.
• The Colonies need to unite in order to survive.
• Colonial trade will not be successful unless all regions are involved.
• Colonial unity is as dangerous as a snake and must be avoided.

American Colonist who supported Great Britain during the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

American Colonist who supported the war for Independence

• Hessians
• Loyalist
• Patriots
• Neutrals

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Sam Adams

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

The idea that the power to rule comes from the people is known as

• right to rebel

• natural rights

• popular sovereignty

Why did the leaders of the colonies meet at the 2nd Continental Congress?

• To raise taxes for the war
• To gain Great Britain's support
• To begin a strong national defense with an army led by George Washington
• Established an alliance with the US and France

Which two documents advocated for limiting the monarchy?

• Common sense and Magna Carta
• Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence
• Declaration of Independence and the Magna Carta
• Magna Carta and Bill of Rights