The Declaration of Independence

When did the Second Continental Congress meet?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Who were some of the distinguished leaders at the Second Continental Congress?

• John and Samuel Adams

• Patrick Henry

• Richard Henry Lee

• All of the above

Who was chosen as the president of the Second Continental Congress?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What key actions did the Continental Congress take?

• Authorized the printing of money

• Set up a post office

• Formed committees to handle relations with Native Americans and foreign countries

• All of the above

Who did the delegates of the Second Continental Congress send a petition to?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• George III

• Benedict Arnold

Which city did Washington take charge of the forces in?

• Philadelphia

• Boston

• New York City

• Worcester

Who was chosen to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

When did the Second Continental Congress vote on the resolution for independence?

• June 1774

• June 1775

• June 1776

• June 1777

Who signed the Declaration of Independence first?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

What are the major sections of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble, Rights, Complaints, and Proclamation

• Introduction, Reasons, Rights, and Nation

• Declaration, Grievances, and Resolutions

• None of the above