Grade 5 Chapter 5 Lesson 3 Texas Social Studies 5th

In which city did the Second Continental Congress meet in May 1775?

• New York

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• Richmond

What was the name of the document that declared independence from Great Britain?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Fill in the blank: Thomas Jefferson was only ___ years old when he was asked to write the Declaration of Independence.

• 25

• 33

• 40

• 50

Which of the following was NOT a member of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Robert Livingston

Fill in the blank: Jefferson's list of grievances included the king's refusal to assent to _______.

• A) Laws

• B) Taxes

• C) Armies

• D) Treaties

Fill in the blank: Jefferson wrote that all men are created _______.

• Equal

• Wealthy

• Powerful

• Wise

According to the Declaration, what powers do the new states have?

• Levy war

• Conclude peace

• Contract alliances

• All of the above.

Fill in the blank: The Declaration of Independence was signed by Congress in _______.

• July

• August

• September

• October

What is the crime of fighting against one's own country called?

• A) Treason

• B) Betrayal

• C) Rebellion

• D) Insurrection

What is the significance of the year 1776 in American history?

• End of Civil War

• Signing of the Declaration of Independence

• Start of World War I

• Discovery of America