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Who said, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”
a) Patrick Henry
b) John Adams
c) George Washington
d)

Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to command the new Continental Army?
a) George Washington
b) William Howe
c) John Adams
d)

The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after
a) Seeing cannons aimed down on them from nearby Dorchester Heights.
b) Hearing that the colonists had formed the Continental Army.
c) Losing more than 1,000 men during the battle of Bunker Hill.
d)

What was the main impact of Common Sense in the colonies?
a) It persuaded many colonists that the time had come to declare independence.
b) It reminded colonists that they owed loyalty and respect to King George.
c) It encouraged the colonies to seek a peaceful settlement with Britain.
d)

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade
a) King George to make peace with the colonies.
b) British troops to leave Boston.
c) Volunteers to join the Continental Army.
d)

The Declaration of Independence was written to explain
a) Why it was time for the colonies to separate from Great Britain.
b) What Britain needed to do to win back the loyalty of the colonies.
c) What other nations could do to help the colonies win their freedom.
d)

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights that include the
a) Right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
b) Rights to speak freely and to worship in peace.
c) Right to feel safe and secure in one’s home.
d)

The day the Declaration of Independence was approved in 1776 is celebrated today as
a) Independence Day.
b) Thanksgiving Day.
c) Veterans Day.
d)

Which group benefited most from triangular trade?
a) New England merchants
b) Sugar planters
c) Tavern owners
d)

The first draft of this document was written by
a) Thomas Jefferson.
b) John Adams.
c) Benjamin Franklin.
d)

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