Early American History

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

The Preamble is...

• in the beginning of the Declaration...

• the conclusion.

• in the middle.

• not in the Declaration.

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• Life, liberty, and property

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Voting, rebelling, and health

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• Common Sense was published.

• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

• The American Revolution ends.

• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

Where the 13 original colonies located?

• On the East Coast 
• On the West Coast
• In the middle of  North America 

The French and Indian War was fought between the

• French and Indians
• French and Spanish
• French and the British

In the American Revolution, the Loyalists wanted

• America to be free of Britain
• America to remain loyal to Britain

Who led the American troops during the Revolutionary War?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Andrew Jackson
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

Andrew Jackson defeated the British at which battle during the War of 1812?

• Battle of Birmingham
• Battle of Charleston
• Battle of Chattanooga
• Battle of New Orleans

What product made money for Jamestown?

• Tobacco

• Fur

• Gold

• Ships