American Independence from England

Which statement most accurately expresses the main idea of this illustration from the 1750s?

• Any colony that does not unite will be attacked

• Colonies cannot survive unless they are united

• Each colony should maintain its independence

• Colonies that do not unite are not loyal

What effect did 'Common Sense' have in the colonies?

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It instilled fear of war in the colonies.

• It convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain.

• It petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain.

A list of the colonists' complaints.

• Preamble

• Natural Rights

• Grievances

• Resolution of Independence

Rights that cannot be taken away

• unalienable rights

• voting rights

• just powers

• consent of the governed

The natural rights included in the Declaration of Independence are...

• life.

• liberty.

• the pursuit of happiness.

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

When was the Declaration of Independence written?

• September 11, 1789
• July 4, 1776
• June 25, 1778

What is the main purpose of government?

• To protect the rights of the people
• To protect the life of people's things
• To give people things

What impact does Thomas Paine have on the American Revolution?

• he persuades the colonists to rebel

• he persuades the colonists to remain loyal

• he persuades the colonists to immigrate to England

Which pamphlet did Thomas Paine write to encourage the colonist to fight for independence from Britain?

• The Crisis
• Common Sense
• Declaration of Independence
• Unalienable Rights

Thomas Paine's pamphlet with colonial complaints and grievances making an argument for separation and independence from England.  It was a best seller and motivated many colonists to join the American Revolution.