Independence Quiz

What was a major cause of the American colonies declaring independence from Britain?

• Religious freedom

• Taxation without representation

• Lack of military support

• Desire for a monarchy

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1775

• 1783

Which document officially announced the colonies' break from British rule?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Which group primarily opposed independence and remained loyal to Britain?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• Federalists

• Nationalists

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline the new government of the United States

• To declare war on Britain

• To explain the reasons for the colonies' break from Britain

• To establish trade agreements with other nations

Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George III

• King Edward VII

• King Henry VIII

• King James I

What was the immediate effect of the Declaration of Independence on the American colonies?

• It ended the Revolutionary War.

• It led to economic prosperity.

• It marked the colonies as independent states at war with Britain.

• It created a unified government for all thirteen colonies.

What role did Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense" play in the American Revolution?

• It outlined a detailed plan for government post-independence.

• It convinced many Americans who were undecided to support independence.

• It served as the legal document establishing the United States.

• It was used as evidence in negotiations with Britain.

___________ was a document written by Thomas Jefferson, declaring the colonies free from England.

• Magna Carta
• Constitution
• Mayflower Compact
• Declaration of Independence