Liberty's Kids: The Road to Independence

Who arrived to increase the British forces?

• Native American allies

• Spanish forces

• Hessian troops

• French troops

What did General Washington say was necessary from Congress?

• Weapons and supplies

• Financial support

• A declaration of independence

• More soldiers

What did the Continental Congress need to persuade the French government?

• A formal request for troops

• A signed treaty

• A proclamation of independence

• A declaration of war against Britain

Who was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Dickinson

What did Thomas Jefferson struggle with while writing the Declaration?

• Finding the right words

• Getting approval from his peers

• Understanding the legal implications

• Deciding on the length of the document

What was required for the independence resolution to pass?

• Approval from the British crown

• Unanimous consent

• Two-thirds majority

• A majority vote

What was the final act needed to declare independence?

• A speech by George Washington

• A final vote

• A battle victory

• Signing of the document

Who was urgently needed to vote for independence?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Caesar Rodney

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the main reason for editing the Declaration of Independence?

• To ensure unity and careful wording

• To make it less offensive to Britain

• To highlight the colonies' strengths

• To shorten its length

What did the declaration pledge to support with divine providence?

• Liberty and justice

• Lives, fortunes, and honor

• Freedom and equality

• Peace and prosperity