American Revolution - Ch. 6 - Declaration of Independence

What does the text call a person that is fighting against someone that they think has unfair control of them?

• a rebel
• a colonist
• a delegate

What was the purpose of the Continental Congress’ meeting in May 1776?

• to create the Declaration of Independence

• to decide to give up on the war against the British

• to celebrate George Washington becoming the leader of the colonial army.

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence ?

• George Washington 
• Paul Revere
• Thomas Jefferson
• Abigail Adams

How long did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?  

• 17 minutes
• 17 days
• 7 months
• 1 week

The Declaration of Independence says that all men were created equal and should have certain rights. Which of following is NOT one of the three basic rights  in the Declaration of Independence?

• life
• liberty
• pursuit of happiness
• 1 million dollars

Why is July 4, 1776  a very important date in American History?

• This is when war started against the British.
  
• This is when the Declaration of Independence was voted on and approved.
  
• This was when the Battle of Bunker Hill was lost.
  

Explain the importance of the Liberty Bell?

• It warned the colonists that the British were coming.
  
• It meant the Revolutionary War was over.
  
• It signaled to the colonists that the Declaration of Independence from the British had been approved.
  

How long did it take for all 13 colonies to hear the news about the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• 2 years
• 2 days
• 2 months
• 2 weeks

Which famous person in the Revolutionary War only went to school for one year. 

• Thomas Jefferson 
• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington

Which famous person in the Revolutionary War was a former slave, who later became a respected poet?

• Phillis Wheatly 
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Hancock