Chapter 6 Declaration of Independence Review

Chapter 6 Declaration of Independence Review

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Vocabulary Review

independence

freedom from control by another government or country

petition

a formal, written request made to an official person or organization

natural rights

rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

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freedom from control by another government or country

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a formal, written request made to an official person or organization

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rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law

Famous Documents

Common Sense

a pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence

The Declaration of Independence

a document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule

Olive Branch Petition

A petition adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 and sent to King George III in a final attempt to avoid war between Great Britain and the Colonies

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a pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence

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a document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule

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A petition adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 and sent to King George III in a final attempt to avoid war between Great Britain and the Colonies

Multiple Choice

Describe the mood of the colonies following the events of Lexington and Concord?

During that time there was little talk of independence. Most colonists were reluctant to start a war with great Britain.

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the mood in the colonies immediately following the events at Lexington and Concord?

• most colonists were reluctant to start a war

• most of the colonists were eager to start a war against the British

• most of the colonists sided with the Loyalists against the Patriots

• most of the colonists wanted to move to Great Britain

Where were the troops in the Continental Army from?

The Continental Army was made up of troops from all of the colonies.

Multiple Choice

The Continental Army was composed of

• troops from all the colonies

• troops from throughout Great Britain

• only troops from the New England colonies

• only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts

Which group did Patrick Henry identify with?

Patrick Henry was a Patriot from Virginia.

Multiple Choice

Patrick Henry gave a famous speech that ended with the words "give me liberty, or give me death!" With which group did he identify himself?

• Patriots

• Loyalists

• British Citizens

• members of Parliament

Describe the outcome of the Battle of Bunker Hill.

The British took the hill because the Americans ran out of gunpowder. The British lost more than 1,000 troops. The British won but suffered many losses.

Multiple Choice

Which of these best describes the Battle of Bunker Hill?

• the British won decisively

• the militia won by a narrow margin

• the militia surrendered to the British

• the British won but suffered many losses

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader? 

George Washington was experienced and had distinguished himself in the French and Indian War.

Multiple Choice

Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?

• he had experience

• he wanted the role

• he was very wealthy

• he was highly educated

What effect did Common Sense have on the colonies?

Thomas Paine published the pamphlet Common Sense to persuade colonists to support independence. Paine's arguments helped persuade thousands of colonists that independence was the key to a brighter future.

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What effect did Common Sense have in the colonies?

• it instilled fear of war in the colonists

• it convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britian

• it persuaded many colonists that America should be independent

• it petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

The Declaration was written to explain to the world why the colonies were choosing to searate from Great Britain.

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Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to great Britain

• to instruct how a country wins its freedom

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

Why was the passage about slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence?

• Southerners feared it might lead to demands to free the slaves

• Northerners worried that merchants who benefitted from the slave trade would be offended

• it was unfair to blame the king for enslaving Africans

Multiple Choice

The passage about slavery was removed from the Declaration of Independence for all of these reasons except

• it might lead to demands to free slaves

• it was an unimportant issue in the colonies

• it was unfair to blame the king for enslaving Africans

• it might offend merchants who profited from the slave trade

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from...

the "consent of the governed", the citizens

Multiple Choice

According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from

• God

• the king

• Parliament

• the citizens

How are natural rights different from other rights given by government and laws?

All people are born with and entitled to basic rights such as life and liberty.

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How are natural rights different from other rights given by government and laws?

• people are born with natural rights

• people can vote to choose natural rights

• natural rights are given only to citizens

• natural rights come from the government

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

The 2nd Continental Congress sent King George a petition asking him to end the quarrel and make peace with the colonies. Olive tree branches are a symbol of peace,

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?

• to persuade British troops to leave Boston

• to encourage colonists to join the army

• to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act

• to ask King George to make peace with the colonies

What 2 decisions were made at the 2nd Continental Congress in 1775?

• create a Continental Army

• try to make peace with King George III

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What two decisions were made at the 2nd Continental Congress in 1775?

• to form an army

• to make a gesture of peace

• to declare war on Great Britian

• to demand a repeal of the Tea Act

How did Great Britain view the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

Signing the Declaration of Independence was an act of treason against Great Britain

Multiple Choice

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty

• an act of treason

• an act of bravery

• an act of insanity

What is the date of Independence Day?

July 4, 1776

Multiple Choice

What is the date of Independence Day?

• May 10, 1775

• June 16, 1775

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

Chronological Order

• 2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia - May 1775

• Battle of Bunker Hill - June 1775

• Olive Branch Petition - July 1775

• British abandon Boston - March 1776

• Declaration of Independence approved - July 1776

Multiple Choice

2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia:

• May 1775

• June 1775

• March 1776

• July 1775

• July 1776

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Battle of Bunker Hill:

• May 1775

• June 1775

• March 1776

• July 1775

• July 1776

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Olive Branch Petition:

• May 1775

• June 1775

• March 1776

• July 1775

• July 1776

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British abandon Boston:

• May 1775

• June 1775

• March 1776

• July 1775

• July 1776

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Declaration of Independence approved:

• May 1775

• June 1775

• March 1776

• July 1775

• July 1776

People

• George Washington - Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

• William Howe - British general

• Patrick Henry - said "give me liberty or give me death"

• Thomas Paine - published Common Sense

• Thomas Jefferson - main writer of the Declaration of Independence

• George III - King of Great Britain

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Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

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British general

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Said "give me liberty, or give me death"

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Published Common Sense

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Main writer of the Declaration of Independence

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King of Great Britain

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