Declaration of Independence

Front

What colonial proposal for peace was rejected by King George III?

Back

Olive Branch Petition

Front

What famous pamphlet influenced the colonies to break away from Great Britain?

Back

Common Sense

Front

Who proposed a vote on independence in June of 1776 (in the Continental Congress)?

Back

Richard Henry Lee

Front

Who was the main author of the D of I?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What was the primary purpose of the D of I?

Back

To inform the British government of American independence

Front

What British enlightenment thinker influenced Jefferson's argument for overthrowing the government?

Back

John Locke

Front

Which natural right was not mentioned by TJ in the D of I? Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness, Property

Back

Property

Front

Who provided the first and most visible signature on the D of I?

Back

John Hancock

Front

Which event below came first?
Battles of Lexington and Concord, Declaration of Independence, Intolerable Acts, Boston Tea Party

Back

Boston Tea Party

Front

What was not mentioned as a power of the "new" USA? Options: to establish trade with foreign nations, to make war and peace, to contract alliances, to abolish slavery

Back

to abolish slavery