Revolutionary Era Test

True or false: In 1774, the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to discuss a unified response to Great Britain’s acts and actions. Delegates from every colony attended, including Georgia.

• True
• False

On April 19, 1775, the first battle of the Revolutionary War took place at

• Ebenezer and Darian
• Kettle Creek and Concord
• Lexington and Savannah
• Concord and Lexington

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

The Second Continental Congress met in Philadelphia beginning in May _________. This time, Georgia also attended.

• 1763
• 1785
• 1775
• 1744

True or false: On June 3, 1776, the Continental Congress issued the Declaration of Independence.

• True
• False

Choose the three Georgia delegates who signed the declaration:

• Lyman Hall, James Oglethorpe, George Walton
• Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
• George Walton, Thomas Jefferson, Button Gwinnett
• George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Lyman Hall

What national holiday do we celebrate in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• MLK Day
• Labor Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July

Which rights should be included in the outer circles of the graphic organizer? (Choose 3)

• life
• liberty
• pursuit of happiness
• love
• property

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where does government get its power?

• from wealth
• from the citizens/the governed
• power is inherited
• from the pursuit of happiness itself

Which battle during the Revolutionary War does the explanation below describe: The British force had a “stronghold” in Savannah and Augusta Georgia. James Boyd led a group of approximately 600 British troops and Loyalists toward Augusta for reinforcement. There was a surprised attacked by a Patriot militia led by Elijah Clarke, John Dooly and Andrew Pickens, leading to a loss of British stronghold!

• Battle of Saratoga
• Siege of Savannah
• Battle of Kettle Creek
• Battle of Yorktown