Exploring the Significance of the First Fourth of July

Exploring the Significance of the First Fourth of July

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explores the events leading to the drafting and signing of the Declaration of Independence. It highlights the debates and challenges faced by Congress, the role of key figures like Franklin and Jefferson, and the impact of the Declaration on American independence. The narrative is interspersed with scenes from Liberty's Kids, providing a dramatized account of historical events.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was an official declaration needed according to the video?

To end the war immediately

To fix the people to the cause

To gain support from the British

To declare war on Britain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Hessian troops' arrival?

They were hired by King George III to fight against the Americans

They were there to negotiate peace

They were allies of the Americans

They were neutral observers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did General Washington hope Congress would do to help against the British and Hessians?

Issue a proclamation of independence

Surrender to the British

Send more American troops

Negotiate a peace treaty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin

Roger Sherman

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was it important to choose the correct words for the Declaration of Independence?

To make it longer

To confuse the enemy

To ensure clarity and unity among the colonies

To impress the British

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in getting the independence resolution passed?

Lack of a written document

British interference

Opposition from the middle colonies

Lack of support from New England

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was bedridden but needed to vote for the independence resolution?

Thomas Jefferson

Caesar Rodney

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

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