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WorksheetsU1T1 Part 2 Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a petition?
a formal request for change, signed by many people
an official course of action
the act of overthrowing the government with hopes of starting a new and different one
a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them
What is a policy?
a formal request for change, signed by many people
1. the act of overthrowing the government with hopes of starting a new and different one
an official course of action
a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them
What is a revolution?
a formal request for change, signed by many people
an official course of action
a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them
the act of overthrowing the government with hopes of starting a new and different one
What is a republic?
a government in which people elect representatives to rule for them
the act of overthrowing the government with hopes of starting a new and different one
an official course of action
a formal request for change, signed by many people
What was written during the Second Continental Congress? The colonists wrote a _________to the King requesting that the king changes his government policies and gives the colonists their rights back.
petition
declaration of rights
policy
revolution
Who was elected as the leader of the new Continental Army?
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Thomas Washington
How did the King react to the petition the colonists sent him?
He gave into their requests
The king did not back down and was ready to fight
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
It was written by the king to announce why they were breaking away from America
It was written by the colonists to announce why they were breaking away from America
It was written by the King to announce why they were breaking away from Great Britain.
It was written by the colonists to announce why they were breaking away from Great Britain.
What were some of the things listed in the Declaration of Independence? Choose 2 answers
They listed all of the unfair things that the King did
it said that “all men are created equal”, which means that everyone is born with equal rights.
They requested that the king change his policies
It was a petition to the king
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, Labor Day
December 25, Independence Day
September 1, labor day
July 4, Independence day
What happened on Christmas night in 1776?
The Continental Army, led by George Washington, got into boats and rowed across the frozen Delaware River that night. As the sun rose, they attacked the British army’s camp. The British soldiers surrendered.
The British Army, led by George Washington, got into boats and rowed across the frozen Delaware River that night. As the sun rose, they attacked the British army’s camp. The Continental soldiers surrendered.
What other country besides America became involved in the battles for Independence?
France
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Why did France help America in the battles against Great Britain?
Great Britian wanted revenge on the French so they helped the Americans by sending them a petition to give to the king
France wanted revenge on Great Britian so they helped the Americans by sending them a petition to give to the king
France wanted revenge on Great Britian so they helped the British by sending them money and supplies
France wanted revenge on Great Britian so they helped the Americans by sending them money and supplies
What caused the British to surrender and give up on fighting American independence? Choose 2 answers
The French soldiers stopped the British army’s supplies from getting to them.
With the French soldiers, the Americans had more men than the British. They trapped the British for several days and eventually, they surrendered.
The British soldiers stopped the British army's supplies from getting to them.
With the French soldiers, the British had more men than the Americans. They trapped the British for several days and eventually, they surrendered
Why did our first flag have 13 stars?
To represent the 13 colonies
To represent the 13 battles
To represent the 13 soilders
To represent the 13 countries
What does the Liberty Bell represent?
It was rung to let the people know the Declaration of Independence was sent to the king
It was rung to let the people know the Declaration of rights was sent to the king
It was rung to let the people know the Declaration of Independence was sent to the Americans
It was rung to let the people know the Declaration of Rights was sent to the Americans
