🎆Social Studies Chapter 5 Lesson 3

What did the Patriots hope to achieve?

• Becoming a new nation

• Gaining more land

• Making peace with Britain

• Trading with France

What was the purpose of Congress’ first act?

• To protect against possible war

• To declare independence

• To raise taxes

• To write the Constitution

How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition?

• With aversion (strong dislike)

• With happiness

• With support

• With confusion

What was Thomas Paine’s purpose in writing Common Sense?

• To encourage independence from Great Britain

• To support the king

• To ask for more taxes

• To write a story

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which belief is NOT expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Citizens should accept Great Britain’s protection

• People have rights

• Independence is important

• Freedom from rule by others

What is the purpose of Independence Day?

• To honor the nation’s separation from Britain

• To celebrate the king’s birthday

• To remember the first Congress

• To honor soldiers

How is the United States of America described in the study guide?

• A brazen (bold) country

• A quiet country

• A weak country

• A peaceful country

What is the Continental Army?

• An army of paid soldiers from the thirteen colonies

• A group of farmers

• A navy from France

• A team of explorers

What does independence mean?

• Freedom from rule by others

• Working together

• Following the king

• Trading with other countries