Revolutionary War 2

·Common Sense was a pamphlet Thomas Paine published to distribute in the colonies to...

• explain to Britain why they should end the quartering act

• influence more people to join the independence movement.

• to join the Loyalist party

• abide by the Intolerable acts

Which of the following would best describe the main idea of Common Sense?

• America should seek peace with England

• America should fight to become an independent nation

• Americans should support their king

• Obtaining freedom will be easy

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

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?

• The King

• Religion

• The People

• The President

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

• Love Letter

• Treaty

• Break-up letter

• Constitution

Which of these is NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• Declaration of Rights

• Preamble

• List of Grievances

• Olive Branch Petition