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WorksheetsTaking a Stand: Common Sense, Declaration, Patriot&Loyalist
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who write the pamphlet titled "Common Sense"?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Why was "Common Sense" significant in colonial history?
It convinced the French to aid the colonial army.
It persuaded the colonists to support independence.
It established the first government for the colonies.
It convinced the colonists to join together and boycott tea.
What was the intent (purpose) of "Common Sense"?
to urge colonists to support independence
to convince France to become an ally of the colonists
to persuade Parliament to repeal tax laws
to encourage colonists to explore Western territories
Based on our knowledge of Thomas Paine, which of these quotes would he MOST LIKELY agree with?
Soldiers in the colonial army had already sacrificed too much.
Defeating the British would make an American country weaker.
Americans placed too much value on defeating the British.
The struggle for freedom is difficult but worth it.
How did Thomas Paine want to persuade the colonists to agree with his belief that independence was the best option?
common, simple language and logic
threats and scare tactics
humor and sarcasm
bribes and political promises
During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Patriots?
colonists who supported British rule of the colonies
colonists who supported independence
Native Americans who supported the British
slaves who served in the militia
During the Revolutionary War, which group of people were known as Loyalists?
slaves who served in the militia
colonists who supported British rule of the colonies
Native Americans who supported the British
colonists who supported independence
True or False:
A Southern plantation owner would most likely be a Loyalist.
True
False
True or False:
Most Loyalists lived in New England.
True
False
True or False:
Patriots felt British laws violated their rights.
True
False
True or False:
The Sons of Liberty were Loyalists.
True
False
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Donald Trump
Which statement BEST describes the Declaration of Independence?
It was an unpopular document that many colonial legislatures refused to ratify.
It was a carefully created document approved by representatives of each colony.
It blamed Parliament for the problems experienced by the American colonists.
It established a government structure and new laws for the American people.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
to establish borders for the country
to provide services to citizens
to protect the natural rights of citizens
to educate citizens
Which Enlightenment philosopher most influenced the writers of the Declaration of Independence?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Adam Smith
What rights are referred to in the Declaration of Independence?
freedom of speech, religion, and movement
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
the divine rights of kings
faith, hope, and love
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
to announce a boycott of all British goods
to declare the colonies free from British rule
to set up mercantilism as America's economic system
to set up a new government for the new nation
During which assembly was the Declaration of Independence signed?
First Continental Congress
Second Continental Congress
Third Continental Congress
Fourth Continental Congress
According to the Declaration of Independence, how did the American colonists feel about King George's leadership?
The colonists believed King George III’s actions were controlled by Parliament.
The colonists believed King George III had given too much freedom to the colonies.
The colonists blamed King George III for violating their rights.
The colonists resented King George III’s role in regulating trade.
Which of these philosophies became a principle of American government?
The government’s powers should be divided between state and national levels.
The government’s authority comes from the people, and it must be used to protect their rights.
The government’s powers include determining which rights should be given to the people.
The government’s authority comes from the gods, and it must be used to help all individuals prosper.
