Quiz on American Independence

What was the main reason for needing an official declaration?

• To declare war on Britain

• To unite the people for independence

• To end all trade with Britain

• To elect new leaders

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Why were the morale and provisions described as low?

• Because of high troop numbers

• Because of losses in battles

• Due to harsh weather

• Due to lack of support

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What was the purpose of the proclamation of independence?

• To get French military support

• To increase taxes

• To form new colonies

• To build more ships

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Who did James and his friends need to inform about the Hessians?

• Mr. John Adams

• King George

• General Washington

• Dr. Franklin

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Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Roger Sherman

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Which delegation arrived late but supported the independence resolution?

• Delaware

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• New Jersey

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What was the result of the vote for independence?

• It was unanimous

• It was postponed

• It was divided

• It was rejected

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What was significant about the final approval of the Declaration of Independence?

• It started a new war

• It was signed by all delegates

• It was revised many times

• It included all colonies

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

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

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.
• an act of treason.
• an act of bravery.
• an act of insanity.

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