Ch. 5 Lsn. 3 Quiz

How did members of the Second Continental Congress hope King George III would respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

• They hoped the king would work with the Congress to find a peaceful answer to the colonists' complaints.

• They hoped the king would stop all trade between Great Britain and the colonies would repeal all taxes.

• They hoped the king would declare war on the colonies so the colonists' could fight back.

• They hoped the king would grant the colonies Independence and end British rule.

The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to--

• let everyone know about all the ways the British king and Parliament had mistreated the colonists

• explain why the colonists' had a right to become independent and announce the creation of a new country

• explain that British treatment of the colonists was not unreasonable

• describe how a government should be organized and run

Why did the Second Continental Congress create the Continental army in preparation for possible war with Great Britain?

• George Washington told Congress that he would not lead the militias because they were untrained.

• State militias were unpaid volunteers, so there was no guarantee there would be enough men to fight.

• Colonists refused to fight against the British unless they were paid.

• Some state militias were unwilling to fight against the British.

Why did Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense convince many colonists that it was time for Independence?

• He was an important government official, so people tended to base their opinions on what he thought and said.

• He explained the reasons for Independence in plain language that common people could understand.

• He listed all of the things King George III and Parliament had done that were illegal.

• He gave examples of other countries that had revolted against their governments.

With what words does the Declaration of Independence announce the name of the new country?

• Our independent country will be named the United States of America.

• We, therefore, the representatives of the United States of America...

• These thirteen colonies will henceforth be known as the United States of America

• This United States of America will offer life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness..

A written request for rights or benefits

• treason

• petition

• independence

• rights

freedoms that cannot be taken away

• treason

• petition

• rights

• independence

freedom from rule by others

• treason

• petition

• rights

• independence

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Paine

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

__________ disagreed with British laws, but wanted to settle the conflict peacefully and remain part of Great Britain.

• Loyalists

• Patriots