Beginning of American Democracy
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4th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main reasons for the growing unrest among the American colonists in the mid-1700s?
The colonists were against the English language.
The colonists wanted to move to Canada.
The colonists were unhappy with the taxes imposed by England.
The colonists wanted to trade with France.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?
To establish a new colonial government.
To write a petition outlining colonial rights and grievances.
To negotiate trade agreements with France.
To declare war on England.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event marked the official start of the Revolutionary War?
The publication of 'Common Sense'.
The battles of Lexington and Concord.
The Boston Tea Party.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
It encouraged independence from England.
It supported the British monarchy.
It advocated for peace with England.
It proposed a new tax system.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what date did the colonies officially declare their independence from Great Britain?
January 1, 1776
September 5, 1774
April 19, 1775
July 4, 1776
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the key philosophies included in the Declaration of Independence?
Taxes should be used to fund foreign wars.
The king should appoint governors.
Citizens have unalienable rights that cannot be taken away.
The government should have absolute power.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did the Revolutionary War officially end, marking the beginning of American independence?
1781
1776
1790
1783
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