The War for Independence quiz

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did Thomas Jefferson serve in the American struggle for independence?
He wrote Common Sense, urging independence from Britain.
He was the top commander the Continental Army.
He was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
He negotiated the treaty that ended the war.
Answer explanation
Thomas Jefferson served in the American struggle for independence as the principal author of the Declaration of Independence.
Tags
SS 8.4B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Small islands, not capable of protecting themselves, are the proper objects for kingdoms to take under their care; but there is something absurd, in supposing a continent to be perpetually governed by an island.
Based on the topic, this excerpt is most likely from --
the Declaration of Independence
the Mayflower Compact
the US Constitution
Common Sense
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Common Sense' because the excerpt discusses the governance of small islands and continents, a topic addressed in the work 'Common Sense'.
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SS 8.4B
SS 8.29A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Battle of Saratoga was significant because it was an American victory and --
convinced France and Spain to enter the war
forced the British to begin peace negotiations
made George Washington a national hero
was the first major battle of the war
Answer explanation
The Battle of Saratoga convinced France and Spain to enter the war, providing crucial support to the American cause.
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SS 8.4C
4.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, what was the western border of the newly independent United States?
(a)
The Mississippi River
The Rocky Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains
The Ohio River
Answer explanation
According to the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the western border of the newly independent United States was the Mississippi River.
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SS 8.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play in the American Revolution?
He commanded the naval forces that captured the British warship Serapis.
He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.
He defeated the British at the Battle of Saratoga.
He led an army that fought the British along the Gulf of Mexico.
Answer explanation
He joined the Continental Army at Valley Forge and helped train American soldiers.
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SS 8.4B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day --
Cornwallis surrendered
the US Constitution was adopted
the Battle of Saratoga was fought
the Declaration of Independence was adopted
Answer explanation
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history because on that day the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
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SS 8.1C
7.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain (a)
Patriot
Loyalist
Ally
War Hawk
Answer explanation
A colonist who favored independence from Great Britain and war against Britain is known as a Patriot, making it the correct choice.
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