
Quiz: Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War
Authored by Hunter Burge
Social Studies
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
The Continental army was composed of
troops from all the colonies
troops from Great Britain
only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
Which of these statements best describes the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill
The British won decisively
The militia surrendered
The British won but suffered many losses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He was wealthy
He was highly educated
He had experience as a soldier
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?
It instilled a fear of war in the colonists
It persuaded many to remain loyal to Great Britain
It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
Which of the following were included in the Treaty of Paris
Great Britain would recognize America as independent
Great Britain would give up land in North America
Property would be returned to loyalists
All of the above
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to persuade British troops to leave Boston
to encourage colonists to join the army
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 4 pts
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
God
the king
the governed
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