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WorksheetsSS5A - CHAPTER 9 - LESSON 1: DECLARING INDEPENDENCE
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What did members of Continental Congress do if necessary.
They joined the battle to attack British governors.
They fought back British soldiers.
They agreed to meet other leaders again in a year.
They retreated British soldiers.
Where did the Second Continental Congress take place?
In Virginia
In Philadelphia
In Georgia
In Pennsylvania
Where did the Second Continental Congress take place?
In Virginia
In Philadelphia
In Georgia
In Pennsylvania
What was one of the first things that Congress did?
They formed the Continental Leaders.
They formed the Continental Government.
They formed the Continental Army.
They formed the Continental Soldiers.
Which statement below is true about Continental Army?
It's an army with soldiers from
all 11 colonies.
It's an army with soldiers from
all 12 colonies.
It's an army with soldiers from
all 13 colonies.
It's an army with soldiers from
all 10 colonies.
Who had been elected "to be General and Commander- in-Chief of the forces?
John Young
George Washington
John Hancock
Patric Henry
What did Congress do to attempt to avoid war?
In July, Congress sent soldiers to King George III.
In July,
Congress sent a letter called the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
In July, Congress sent tribute like gold, silver, etc to King George III.
In July, Congress sent warships to Britain.
What was content of the letter called the Olive Branch Petition that Congress sent to King George III?
In this petition, Congress told the king that American colonists weren't loyal to Britain anymore.
In this petition, Congress told the king that American colonists were still loyal to Britain.
In this petition, Congress told the king that American colonists wanted to start the war.
In this petition, Congress told the king that American colonists retreated.
According to the petition, how could the war be avoided??
If the British soldiers came back to Britain.
If the British government would no longer tax on the colonists.
If the British government would give the colonists greater freedom to govern themselves.
If the colonists could trade freely.
How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition?
He read the petition immediately.
He got angry and sent army to the colonies.
He agreed with the petition.
He refused to even read the petition.
In January 1776, he published a pamphlet called Common Sense.
What is the meaning of "pamphlet" in this context?
It's a very thin book with a hard cover, containing information about many subjects.
It's kind of magazine, containing information and lot of pictures about a particular subject.
It's a thick book with hard cover, containing a lot of pictures.
It's a very thin book with a paper cover, containing information about a particular subject.
Many members agreed with Richard Henry Lee about voting for independence, but why did Congress decide to delay the vote on independence until early July?
As before voting, leaders wanted to make sure that they would gain allies from different countries.
As before voting, leaders wanted to make sure that they would win in the battle against Britain.
As before voting, leaders wanted to make sure that every colony supported the break with Britain.
As before voting, leaders wanted to make sure that later every colony would form a country.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Richard Henry Lee
Benjamin
Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Why was Paine’s Common Sense convincing to many people?
It proposed a peaceful solution.
It was easy to understand.
It predicted defeat of the Americans.
It was a legal document.
Which of the following resulted from Paine’s Common Sense?
The Declaration of Independence was drafted.
George Washington took command of the Continental Army.
Congress sent the Olive Branch Petition to King George III.
John Hancock presided over the Second Continental Congress.
Which of the following are the arguments in the Declaration of Independence?
(Choose 3)
People are born with certain rights that cannot be taken away.
People have the right to choose who will be their leader.
People have the right to choose to be independent or not.
Every person should be treated equally.
What does the Declaration of Independence say about Britain?
The king abused his power.
Parliament is in control.
The king has no authority.
Parliament has no vote.
Congress ............... the Declaration of.
Independence on July 4,1776.
approved
applied
aplied
aproved
What happened after Independence on July 4, 1776?
(choose more than one)
People celebrated from New England to Georgia.
Patriots pulled down a statue of King George III.
Patriots melted the metal into bullets for the Continental Army.
Patriots formed new Continental Army.
Why it would be dangerous for members of Congress to sign Declaration of Independence?
Members of Congress knew they could start new generation.
Members of Congress knew they would be considered traitors by King George III.
Members of Congress knew they could start a fierce against Britain.
Members of Congress knew not all 13 colonies would be united.
A traitor is ...........
a person who works for his or her company.
a person who works for his or her country.
a person who works against his or her country.
a person who works for his or her company.
During the Revolution, what happened to traitors?
They were forced to become slaves.
They were shooted.
They were set in prison.
They were put to death by hanging.
