Question 1

In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Accepted Answer

1776

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1778

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1774

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1775

Question 2

The colonists rebelled against the imposition of these by the British government

Accepted Answer

taxes

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religious laws

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curfew

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military draft

Question 3

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Resolution & Resolves?

Accepted Answer

establish a formal organization to boycott British goods

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selection of representative councils to levy taxes

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trial by peers

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colonials rights of petition and assembly

Question 4

Which organization functioned as a powerful molder of public opinion against the British?

Accepted Answer

Committees of Correspondence

Answer

Second Continental Congress

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First Continental Congress

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Stamp Act Congress

Question 5

Which of the following required all paper items in the colonies to carry a stamp of the Crown?

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act

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Crown Act

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Paper Act

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Tax Act

Question 6

The first official meeting of the colonies was the:

Accepted Answer

Stamp Act Congress

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Second Continental Congress

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Committees of Correspondence

Answer

First Continental Congress

Question 7

Which of the following was NOT a part of the First Continental Congress?

Accepted Answer

Delegates agreed on a series of resolutions to oppose the Tea Tax

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Delegates wanted to establish a formal organization to boycott British goods

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Comprised of 56 delegates from every colony except GA

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Colonists did not want to break away from Britain, just wanted to iron out their differences with the King

Question 8

Everything is correct about the Second Continental Congress EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

delegates agreed that colonists had the right to assemble and petition

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delegates met in Philly in 1775

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George Washington of VA was named commander in chief

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delegates agreed an army should be raised

Question 9

Which country was NOT a ruler of North American before the French and Indian War?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

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France

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Spain

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Great Britain

Question 10

How many Native Americans resided in North America when the British took over in 1763?

Accepted Answer

500,000

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525,000

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550,000

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250,000

Question 11

Which of the following is INCORRECT about the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

document asking the King to end all hostilities

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document proclaiming the right of the American colonies to separate from England

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document drafted by Thomas Jefferson

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document that contains a set of grievances against the King

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