What event sparked the fight for independence and led to widespread outrage across the American colonies?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The battles at Lexington and Concord

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Intolerable Acts

What was the main debate among colonists after the early battles of the American Revolution?

• Whether to continue following British law

• Whether to declare independence or continue protesting

• Whether to form alliances with France, Spain, Africa or Great Britain

• Whether to support a monarchy or a republic

What was Patrick Henry's main argument regarding the relationship between the colonies and Britain?

• That peace with Britain was possible if the colonies compromised

• That war with Britain was inevitable and independence was the only solution

• That the colonies should negotiate more favorable terms with Britain

• That the colonies should remain neutral in the conflict

What major action did the Second Continental Congress take in May 1775?

• They signed a peace treaty with Britain

• They formed the Continental Army and appointed George Washington as commander

• They declared independence from Britain which lead to riots amongst the colonies

• They established the Articles of Confederation

What was a key challenge faced by George Washington and the Continental Army during the early stages of the conflict?

• Lack of support from the French and Great Britain

• Disorganization and a shortage of gunpowder

• Lack of a clear strategy

• A well-organized British blockade

What was the significance of Henry Knox's action in 1776?

• He led a successful attack on British forces at Bunker Hill

• He brought 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to help besiege Boston

• He convinced the French to send troops to assist the Continental Army

• He negotiated a peace treaty with Britain

How did most colonists initially view the conflict with Great Britain before the push for independence?

• As a call for independence from the start

• As a policy dispute, not a call for independence

• As an opportunity for expansion into new territories

• As a civil war between British loyalists and patriots

What was the Olive Branch Petition, and how did King George respond to it?

• A petition for peace that King George accepted

• A petition for independence that King George rejected

• A peace petition sent by the Continental Congress, which King George declared the colonies in rebellion

• A request for foreign aid that King George ignored

What was the effect of Thomas Paine's pamphlet Common Sense on public opinion?

• It encouraged colonists to support reconciliation with Britain

• It urged independence from Britain and swayed public opinion toward revolution

• It promoted the idea of a stronger monarchy in the colonies

• It led to the formal recognition of the colonies by European powers and other powerful nations

Why did the Second Continental Congress appoint a committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• To seek approval from foreign nations for the colonies' independence

• To address the grievances of the colonists against King George

• To create a formal statement explaining why the colonies were separating from Britain

• To negotiate peace with Britain while preparing for war