SC Studies Weekly Week 8

Who is considered the author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which of these was not a qualification of Thomas Jefferson as an author?

• He could write quickly.

• He studied principles and ideas of liberty and freedom.

• He was the author of the Virginia Constitution.

• He wrote directions for the First Continental Congress.

Thomas Paine wrote a booklet titled

• Articles of Confederation

• "Common Sense"

• The Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

The pamphlet "Common Sense"

• declared independence from England

• war against England

• encouraged American independence

• encouraged common people to be involved

During the First Continental Congress, colonists

• declared independence

• declared war

• elected George Washington as president

• tried to avoid war with England

During the Second Continental Congress, the colonists

• declared independence

• declared war

• elected George Washington as president

• tried to avoid war with England

One of George Washington's qualifications as Commander of the Continental Army was

• as a plantation owner

• as a lifelong military leader

• being born in the colonies

• experience during the French and Indian War

Which does not describe the colonial militia (army)?

• farmers, shopkeepers, dock workers

• professional soldiers

• organized

• well-equipped

The colonists felt they should fight because

• Britain would not provide protection from the Native Americans

• King George III and Parliament did not represent them

• most of the colonists came from France

• the colonists felt taxation was wrong

When is a good time to fight for independence?

• When you are being treated unfairly and losing the money to support yourself.

• When you are being persecuted for your religious beliefs.

• When your family and friends are in danger.

• All of the above.