Declaration of Independence Quiz -Unit 2

What did most colonists consider themselves during the time between the skirmishes at Lexington and Concord and the British retreat from Boston?

• Loyal British subjects

• Independent Americans

• Rebels against Great Britain

• Neutral bystanders

What was the name of the petition sent by the Second Continental Congress to King George III?

• Declaration of Independence

• Olive Branch Petition

• Common Sense

• Boston Tea Party

Who declared the colonies to be in 'open and avowed Rebellion'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• King George III

• George Washington

Who wrote the pamphlet entitled 'Common Sense'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

According to Thomas Paine, what had been the impact of the colonies' ties to Great Britain?

• Beneficial for American trade

• Harmful for American trade

• Neutral for American trade

• No impact on American trade

How many copies of 'Common Sense' were printed in the colonies within a few months?

• Less than 10,000

• Between 10,000 and 50,000

• Between 50,000 and 100,000

• More than 100,000

Who was appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

What principle did Thomas Jefferson base his arguments on in the Declaration of Independence?

• Divine right of kings

• Natural rights

• Social contract

• Separation of powers

According to Jefferson, where does the power to rule come from?

• The consent of the governed

• Divine authority

• Military force

• Inherited monarchy

What did Jefferson claim about King George III in the Declaration of Independence?

• He was a fair and just ruler

• He was unfit to be the ruler of a free people

• He was a wise and benevolent leader

• He was a victim of misinformation