The American Crisis

The American Crisis

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8 Qs

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Assessment

Quiz

History

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

Created by

Freddy G

Used 2+ times

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ready to dive into history? Let's see if you can figure this out: What was the electrifying purpose behind Thomas Paine's fiery pamphlet 'Common Sense'?

To ignite the colonists' passion to stand up for their beliefs

To advocate for calm and peaceful negotiations with Britain

To pen down an elaborate history of the colonies, chapter by chapter

To map out the vast and varied geography of the American colonies

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Time travel back to the era of revolutions! Can you guess the year when the influential pamphlet 'Common Sense' first hit the streets, sparking minds and hearts alike?

1774

1775

1776

1777

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Guess who was the fearless leader of the Continental Army that our hero Thomas Paine decided to join? 🌟

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

General George Washington

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can you guess where Washington's troops, including the spirited Thomas Paine, braved a particularly tough winter?

Valley Forge in Pennsylvania

Charleston, South Carolina

New York City, New York

Boston, Massachusetts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Ready for a challenge? Dive into history with this question: What was the title of the series of pamphlets penned by the legendary Paine, aimed at rallying the masses to fight for their freedom?

The Age of Reason

The Rights of Man

The American Crisis

Common Wealth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Guess who turned 'The American Crisis' into a dramatic reading session for his troops?

Benjamin Franklin

General George Washington

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Let's dive into history! What exactly does the term 'tyranny' stand for?

A form of government

Oppressive or cruel rule

A peaceful negotiation

A military strategy

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can you guess what 'Jersies' actually stood for in the historical context provided?

The royal colony of New Jersey

A type of clothing worn by soldiers

A battle strategy

A nickname for British soldiers