Declaration of Independence

Patriot volunteers who were paid and trained to be ready to fight at a minutes' notice were called

• rebels.

• colonists.

• minutemen.

• continental army.

The Declaration of Independence was signed after

• it was written the first time, no changes needed.

• only one person agreed to it.

• it was discussed and changed a number of times.

• no discussion.

The purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to

• put an end to slavery.

• offer the king one last chance.

• ask for money to solve problems.

• explain why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation.

Which of the following was NOT a task of the Second Continental Congress?

• organize the colonies for war

• decide whether or not to declare independence

• plan the Boston Tea Party

• decide who should head the military

The pamphlet Common Sense persuaded colonists to

• want independence.

• forget about politics.

• ask for help from the king.

• remain loyal to Great Britain.

Which of these reasons explained why the colonists wanted to become a separate nation?

• People needed to be loyal to England.

• The King was always fair.

• All men are created equal.

• Government should leave people alone.

Signing the Declaration of Independence marks

• the end of slavery.

• giving rights to the Indians.

• the birth of our country.

• the age of enlightenment.

The Second Continental Congress was held in

• Great Britain.

• Plymouth.

• Williamsburg.

• Philadelphia.

A person that was in favor of independence was called a

• Loyalist.

• colonist.

• Patriot.

• Pilgrim.

A person that was against independence was called a

• Loyalist.

• colonist.

• Patriot.

• Pilgrim.