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WorksheetsSocial Studies CH 12 Test Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
Document that announced that the colonies were breaking away from Great Britain and explained why
Common Sense
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Bible
Meeting of delegates from 12 colonies in Philadelphia. Approved the Declaration of Independence and acted as the government of the colonies during the American Revolution
First Continental Congress
Jury Duty
Second Continental Congress
Congressional Party
A Patriot volunteer who was paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minute's notice
Militia
Colonist
Minuteman
Redcoat
A group of mostly untrained part-time soldiers who did required military service and were available for full-time paid duty when needed
Warriors
Redcoats
Minutemen
Militia
The state of having the same rights and privileges as others
Equality
Equilibrium
Fair
Freedom
The crime of acting to overthrow your ruler or betray your country
Upheaval
Theft
Larceny
Treason
Rulers who use their powers unjustly
Equality
Tyrants
Treason
Militia
Who was the author of the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Who was the author of Common Sense?
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Was Thomas Paine a Patriot, Loyalist, or neutral?
Loyalist
Patriot
Neutral
What was the purpose of Common Sense?
To persuade colonists to support independence
To give common sense to the colonists
To make it difficult for colonists to understand why they should support independence
To show off the author's writing skills
What were the three tasks of the Second Continental Congress?
Organize colonies for war, decide army's leader, and decide whether to declare independence
Organize colonies for war, decide army's leader, and call out if the British were coming
Decide army's leader, debate in court, and halt all international trade
Decide whether to declare independence, organize colonies for war, play Yankee Doodle while marching
Where did the battle between British troops and the colonists (minutemen and militia) take place?
Concord
Lexington
Lexington and Concord
Saratoga Springs
Who said this: "Slavery is a cruel war against human nature."
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
John Adams
John Hancock
Was writing and signing the Declaration of Independence a treasonous offense?
Yes
No
Who was the leader of the Second Continental Congress who is now known for his famous signature?
Ben Franklin
Thoma Paine
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
What was the point of the first excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?
Explain why colonists felt it was necessary to write the document
Lists some of the rights all people should have
Explains why the government exists and describes the citizens' rights if the government acts unfairly
Presents complaints against King George III
What was the point of the second excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?
Lists some of the rights all people should have
Explains why the colonists felt it was necessary to write the document
Declares the colonies' independence
Explains why the government exists and describes the citizens' rights if the government acts unfairly
What was the point of the third excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?
Presents a general complaint against King George III
Declares the colonies' independence
Explains why the government exists and describes the citizens' rights if the government acts unfairly
Explains why the colonists felt it was necessary to write the document
What was the point of the fourth excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?
Lists some of the rights all people should have
Explains why the colonists felt it was necessary to write the document
Presents a general complaint against King George III
Declares the colonies' independence
What was the point of the fifth excerpt of the Declaration of Independence?
Declares the colonies' independence
Explains why the government exists and describes the citizens' rights if the government acts unfairly
Explains why the colonists felt it was necessary to write the document
Presents a general complaint against King George III
Who said this: "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall hang separately."
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
Why was it hypocritical that Thomas Jefferson wanted to end slavery?
Jefferson secretly wanted to keep slavery
Jefferson owned slaves himself
Jefferson amended his own statements in the final draft of the Declaration of Independence
Jefferson lied about his beliefs in slavery to appease the majority of the people
What was Thomas Jefferson's belief on women?
They had no rights
They needed to focus on being a wife and mother, nothing more
They should have the same rights as men
They should be active political figures
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the term "political bands" refer to?
Strength training bands
A political symphony orchestra
The relationship between the colonies and Great Britain
The organization and signing of the Declaration of Independence
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the term "redress" mean?
To set right
To get dressed in new clothes
To condemn openly
To dissolve ties with others
In the Declaration of Independence, what are the three specific rights of the people?
Life, liberty, freedom
Liberty, happiness, safety
Pursuit of happiness, strong trade, and equality
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the term "denounce" mean?
To set right
To condemn, or attack, openly
To govern appropriately
To impose warfare
In the Declaration of Independence, where does the power of the government come from?
The political leaders
King George III
Protesting colonists
The people which they govern
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the term "absolve" mean?
To condemn
To set free of guilt
To run away
To create alliance
In the Declaration of Independence, what are the four powers and rights granted to the people?
Life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, peace
Pursuit of happiness, war, peace, life
War, peace, alliances, trade
Alliances, trade, life, liberty
In the Declaration of Independence, what does the term "allegiance" mean?
Enemies
Loyalty or commitment to an individual or a group
Going against
Freedom
Who would have said this: "Slavery is wrong and all people, men and women alike, should have the same rights."
King George III
Benjamin Franklin
Abigail Adams
Thomas Jefferson
How many delegates and how many colonies took part in the Second Continental Congress?
65, 13
50, 12
65, 10
50, 13
Who would have said this: "American Indians should be treated fairly, but they are NOT equal to white men."
John Hancock
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
