The Declaration of Independence

Patrick Henry gave a famous speech that ended with the words "give me liberty, or give me death!" With which group did he identify himself?

• patriot

• loyalist

• British royalty

The Continental army was composed of who?

• troops from all of the colonies

• troops from Great Britain

• Only troops from the northern New England colonies

How did the colonies feel right after the events at Lexington and Concord?

• they were eager to declare war

• they sided with the Loyalists

• they were reluctant to start a war

What happened at the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• the militia won

• the British won, but suffered many losses

• the colonists surrendered

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

• He had experience.

• He volunteered.

• He was highly educated.

What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

• It instilled fear of war

• In persuaded many colonists that America should be independent.

• It convinced the colonies to stay under British control for now.

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• Encourage colonists to join the army.

• Convince colonists to compromise with Great Britain

• To ask King George to make peace with colonies.

What does the olive branch represent?

• peace

• war

• nothing, it's just pretty

What was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to the king

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine