Quiz on the American Revolution

What was the Second Continental Congress?

• A meeting of colonial leaders in May 1775 that acted as a government.

• A letter sent to King George II asking for peace.

• A pamphlet by Thomas Paine.

• The main writer of the Declaration of Independence.

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What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A document declaring independence from Britain.

• A letter sent to King George II in 1775 asking for peace.

• A meeting of colonial leaders.

• A group of colonists who wanted independence.

Who wrote "Common Sense"?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

• King George II

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What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the Declaration of Independence?

• He was the main writer.

• He rejected the Olive Branch Petition.

• He led the Second Continental Congress.

• He was a Loyalist.

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To ask for peace from Britain.

• To declare the colonies free and end allegiance to Britain.

• To support the Loyalists.

• To create a new army.

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Who were the Patriots?

• Colonists who wanted to stay loyal to Britain.

• Colonists who wanted independence and fought against Britain.

• A group of British soldiers.

• Authors of "Common Sense."

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Who were the Loyalists?

• Colonists who wanted independence.

• Colonists who wanted to stay loyal to Britain.

• Authors of the Declaration of Independence.

• Leaders of the Second Continental Congress.

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What significant event took place in May 1775?

• The writing of "Common Sense."

• The meeting of the Second Continental Congress.

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• The rejection of the Olive Branch Petition.

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What was the outcome of the Olive Branch Petition?

• It was accepted by King George II.

• It was rejected, making war more likely.

• It led to the writing of "Common Sense."

• It resulted in the Declaration of Independence.

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What did "Common Sense" advocate for?

• Loyalty to Britain.

• Independence from Britain.

• Peace with King George II.

• Support for the Loyalists.

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