The Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• to persuade British troops to leave Boston

• to encourage colonists to join the army

• to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act

• to ask King George to make peace with the colonies

What event happens after the Olive Branch Petition?

• Common Sense published

• Olive Branch Petition sent

• American Revolution ends

• Declaration of Independence signed

Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?

• He denied the colonists their rights.

• He was not elected by Parliament.

• He lived far away from the colonies.

What is said in the Declaration about all men?

• That they are equal to women.

• That all men are created equal.

• That all men have the right to vote.

• That all men can become President.

What is unalienable?

• Cannot be given.

• Cannot be taken.

• To be born with.

• To want for something.

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.

• an act of treason.

• an act of bravery.

• an act of insanity.

At the Second Continental Congress, the decision was made to

• form an army.

• establish colonists' natural rights.

• declare war on Great Britain.

• demand a repeal of the Tea Act.

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

• He had experience.

• He wanted the role.

• He was very wealthy.

• He was highly educated.

Patrick Henry gave a famous speech that ended with the words "give me liberty, or give me death!" With which group did he identify himself?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• British citizens

• members of Parliament

What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

• It instilled fear of war in the colonists.

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

• It persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

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