Declaring Independence #1: American Revolution

Which document formally ended the American Revolutionary War?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris 1783

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Bill of Rights

What was the main argument of the Declaration of Independence?

• The colonies had the right to establish their own government.

• The British Parliament had no right to tax the colonies.

• All men are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

• Both A and C

Who was the King of Britain during the American Revolution?

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• King Edward III

• King James I

What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolution?

• It was the final battle of the war.

• It resulted in a significant loss of territory for the British

• It convinced France to support the American cause.

• It marked the first major victory for the American forces.

Which influential pamphlet advocated for American independence and criticized monarchy?

• Common Sense

• The Federalist Papers

• Poor Richard's Almanac

• The Rights of Man

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

1. Known for his “give me liberty, or give me death” speech, this founding father did not participate in any of the great meetings or documents of the Revolutionary or Founding period.

• Isaac Newton

• Patrick Henry

• John Hancock

• Al Capone

1. This group of colonists sided with the views of Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson during the war.

• Tories

• Loyalists

• Separatists

• Patriots

1. A former French and Indian War commander, this Virginia planter and politician was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

• George Washington

• 15. Benedict Arnold

• Thomas Paine

• Thomas Gage

1. The Declaration of Independence was written to set forth a list of grievances against the King in order to justify before the world the breaking of ties between the colonies and the mother country.  Which King was Thomas Jefferson writing to? 

• King Ferdinand

• King Charles II

• King James I

• King George III