Q1 - W7 - US History - 8.16, 17, 18, 19 & 20

Who wrote Common Sense?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• 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

The Declaration of Independence has 27 grievances against King George III. What is a grievance?

• reasons for the "break-up" (a complaint)

• a last ditch effort to get back together (last chance)

• reasons why the colonies like King George (a positive review)

• peace treaty between US and England

Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" was trying to convince colonists to...

• Boycott British taxes
• Shoot British troops
• Remain loyal to King George III
• Declare independence from Britain