Declaration of Independence Quiz

Which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• support for states' rights and slavery

• a belief in the natural rights of citizens

• the need for a federal system of government

• a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy

In addition to Button Gwinnett and Lyman Hall, which other Georgian signed the Declaration of Independence?

• George Walton

• Daniel Stewart

• William Pierce

• Abraham Baldwin

"He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers. He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries." This statement refers to which historical figure?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• King George III

• Abraham Lincoln

From The Declaration of Independence: To whom does "He" refer in this passage?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• King George III

• William Pitt

The French-Indian/Seven Years War is often viewed by historians as being a factor in causing the American Revolution. Which of these BEST explains why this might be the case?

• The Indians believed the colonists would return seized lands to them.

• The British were able to defeat the French in North America, Asia, and at sea.

• The high cost of the war meant Parliament had to create new taxes in the American colonies.

• The French were never truly expelled and played a large role in stirring-up colonial discontent.

How did the Stamp Act affect prices in the American colonies?

• It increased prices due to additional taxes.

• It decreased prices by removing taxes.

• It had no effect on prices.

• It led to a price war among colonies.

After winning the French & Indian War, Great Britain passed the Proclamation of 1763 which made the colonists angry because

• it did not allow them to settle on land west of the Appalachian mountains.

• it passed a tax on items such as newspapers, wills and contracts.

• it forced colonists to house and feed British soldiers.

• it took away their representation in Parliament.

Which of these BEST describes the attitudes of the citizens of Georgia on the eve of the Revolutionary War?

• Georgians unanimously rejected the independence movement.

• Georgians unanimously supported the independence movement.

• Many Georgians were unsure because the colony was the newest of all the British colonies.

• Most Georgians rejected independence because they feared the French and Spanish in the region.

Great Britain is a better-established nation. Great Britain has a strong army and navy. Great Britain can prevent chaos and mob rule. All of these are arguments that supported the position of which of these people?

• Carpetbagger

• Loyalist

• Patriot

• Whig

During the Siege of Savannah,

• the capital of the state was moved to Atlanta.

• French and American troops failed to retake the city.

• the American patriots prevented the British from victory.

• Count Casimir Pulaski led American troops to retake the city.