Unit 2 Practice Test

Who made the famous quote, "Give Me Liberty, or Give Me Death"?

• George Washington
• Patrick Henry
• Thomas Jefferson
• King George III

How did Patrick Henry's speech influence the American Revolution?

• It helped make America rich
• It helped persuade others to support the fight for freedom against the British
• It helped the British army
• It made colonists angry

Thomas Paine was known for writing a pamphlet called:

• No Mercy
• Common Sense
• Americans United
• We the People

What were the two main points argued by Thomas Paine in Common Sense?

• Loyalty to England, Building ships were important
• Westward expansion is necessary, Stockpiling weapons is important
• Independence from England, Creation of a democratic republic
• Building railroads, Farming in Virginia

John Locke was know as a .

• Philosopher
• Painter
• Soldier
• Doctor

According to John Locke, a person has three natural rights. What are they?

• Employment, Education, and Health
• Food, Housing, and Family
• Life, Liberty, and Property
• Happiness, Freedom, Life

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• Listed the reasons by the colonies should remain loyal to Great Britain
• Announced the separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain
• Let King George III know that he was doing a great job as King
• Let the colonists know how to enlist in the continental army

The Declaration of Independence was written by .

• John Hancock
• Ben Franklin
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

The Declaration of Independence has parts.

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal... life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." was written in what part of the Declaration of Independence?

• Body
• Conclusion
• Preamble