Question 1

Who wrote the pamphlet called "Common Sense"?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Paine

Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Answer

George Washington

Answer

Ben Franklin

Question 2

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Answer

Thomas Paine

Answer

Ben Franklin

Answer

James Madison

Question 3

What was the first act of the Second Continental Congress?

Accepted Answer

form a Continental Army to defend America

Answer

to create a new colony

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to decide on a name for the country

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to vote on getting rid of Georgia

Question 4

Who was chosen to be Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Answer

John Adams

Answer

Alexander Hamilton

Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 5

What document offered the British a chance to avoid war if they gave the colonies more freedom?

Accepted Answer

The Olive Branch Petition

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The US Constitution

Answer

Common Sense

Question 6

How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?

Accepted Answer

he refused to read it and wanted war

Answer

he removed all British troops from America

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he let some colonists join Parliament

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he agreed to meet with George Washington

Question 7

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

to explain why America must by free from British rule

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to tell why America is the greatest country on earth

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to explain important laws in America

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to declare war against the British

Question 8

On what date did Congress approve the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

July 4, 1776

Answer

December 25, 1776

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February 14, 1776

Answer

July 4, 1876

Question 9

A person who works against his own country is known as a...

Accepted Answer

traitor

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Patriot

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Loyalist

Answer

soldier

Question 10

Who was the first and largest signer of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

John Hancock

Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Answer

Ben Franklin

Answer

John Adams

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