Exploring Historic Philadelphia's Role in American Independence

What was one of the main reasons the American colonies were unhappy with British rule?

• They wanted to trade with other countries.

• They wanted more say in their governance.

• They wanted to form their own religion.

• They wanted to expand westward.

Where did the First Continental Congress meet?

• Pennsylvania State House

• City Tavern

• Carpenter's Hall

• Independence Hall

Who was nominated to lead the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What pamphlet, written by Thomas Paine, helped change public opinion towards independence?

• The Federalist Papers

• Common Sense

• The Crisis

• The Rights of Man

Who primarily wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What significant event happened on July 4, 1776?

• The First Continental Congress met.

• The U.S. Constitution was signed.

• The Declaration of Independence was adopted.

• The Revolutionary War ended.

What was the name of the bell that rang out on July 8, 1776, to celebrate the Declaration of Independence?

• The Revolution Bell

• The Independence Bell

• The Liberty Bell

• The Freedom Bell

What was the first attempt at a government for the new United States called?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• The Constitution

Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?

• Congress Hall

• Independence Hall

• City Tavern

• Carpenter's Hall

What was the temporary capital of the United States before Washington D.C.?

• Baltimore

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York City