The Declaration of Independence

When did the Second Continental Congress meet in Philadelphia?

• May 10, 1775

• July 1775

• March 4, 1776

• June 16, 1775

Who was nominated by John Adams to lead the Continental army?

• John Adams

• William Howe

• Israel Putnam

• George Washington

Which two hills did militiamen plan to fortify overlooking Boston?

• Patriot Hill and Independence Hill

• King's Hill and Queen's Hill

• Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill

• Liberty Hill and Freedom Hill

Who led the British troops in the attack on Breed's Hill?

• George Washington

• Benedict Arnold

• William Howe

• Henry Knox

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• The British retreated

• The Americans retreated

• The British won without losses

• The battle was a draw

How many barrels of gunpowder did Washington's army initially have?

• 100 barrels

• 36 barrels

• 1,800 barrels

• 59 barrels

Who was sent to Fort Ticonderoga to gather artillery?

• Benedict Arnold

• Israel Putnam

• Henry Knox

• John Adams

What did the British find on Dorchester Heights that led them to abandon Boston?

• A large American army

• Cannons aimed at the city

• A letter of surrender

• A trap set by the Americans

What did the Second Continental Congress send to King George III in July 1775?

• A declaration of war

• A petition for peace

• An invitation for negotiations

• A request for more troops

Who published the pamphlet entitled 'Common Sense'?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine