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Ch. 9 Lesson 1 Review

Quiz by Patrick Brown

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  • Q1
    Who wrote the pamphlet called "Common Sense"?
    Thomas Jefferson
    George Washington
    Ben Franklin
    Thomas Paine
    30s
  • Q2
    Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
    Thomas Paine
    Ben Franklin
    James Madison
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the first act of the Second Continental Congress?
    to create a new colony
    to decide on a name for the country
    to vote on getting rid of Georgia
    form a Continental Army to defend America
    30s
  • Q4
    Who was chosen to be Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?
    John Adams
    George Washington
    Alexander Hamilton
    Thomas Jefferson
    30s
  • Q5
    What document offered the British a chance to avoid war if they gave the colonies more freedom?
    The Declaration of Independence
    The Olive Branch Petition
    The US Constitution
    Common Sense
    30s
  • Q6
    How did King George respond to the Olive Branch Petition?
    he removed all British troops from America
    he let some colonists join Parliament
    he refused to read it and wanted war
    he agreed to meet with George Washington
    30s
  • Q7
    What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
    to explain why America must by free from British rule
    to tell why America is the greatest country on earth
    to explain important laws in America
    to declare war against the British
    30s
  • Q8
    On what date did Congress approve the Declaration of Independence?
    July 4, 1776
    December 25, 1776
    February 14, 1776
    July 4, 1876
    30s
  • Q9
    A person who works against his own country is known as a...
    Patriot
    Loyalist
    traitor
    soldier
    30s
  • Q10
    Who was the first and largest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
    Thomas Jefferson
    Ben Franklin
    John Hancock
    John Adams
    30s

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