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In 1776, who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are examples of...

• Bill of Rights

• state's rights

• unalienable rights

The key words for Battle of Saratoga (1777) are turning point, ally, and...

• England

• France

• Mexico

• Spain

Who was General and Commander in chief of the Continental Army?

• Alexander Hamilton

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What are the characteristics of unalienable rights?

• from God

• from birth

• cannot be taken away

• All of the above

Which cause of the American Revolution is described in this excerpt?

• Boston Massacre

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

• Proclamation of 1763

Who defeated the British navy and is called the "Father of the American Navy"?

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• John Paul Jones

• Thomas Jefferson

Which phrase become popular among colonists in response to England imposing taxes?

• “No taxation without representation”

• “The rights of Englishmen”

• “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”

• “Give me liberty or give me death”

The ______________ was the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain.

• Olive Branch Petition

• Intolerable Acts

• Boycotting of goods

• Capture of Fort Ticonderoga

What was the date the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4,1776

• August 2, 1776

• April 18, 1776

• December 16, 1773