Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
Key Figures of the American Revolution

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
George Washington
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?
Thomas Paine
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
Nathanael Greene
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Founding Father is famous for his "Give me liberty, or give me death!" speech?
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Alexander Hamilton
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which individual was a prominent leader of the Sons of Liberty and helped organize the Boston Tea Party?
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Paul Revere
Benjamin Franklin
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the American naval commander famous for his declaration, "I have not yet begun to fight!"?
John Paul Jones
Ethan Allen
Benedict Arnold
Horatio Gates
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which individual was a key advocate for independence and helped draft the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the author of the influential pamphlet "Common Sense," which advocated for American independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
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