Thomas Paine

What was the main purpose of Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense"?

• To support the King of England

• To convince colonists to remain loyal to Britain

• To persuade colonists to seek independence

• To outline the benefits of British rule

Who did most of the writing for the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

What did the Declaration of Independence state about human rights?

• Only some people are created equal

• All men are created equal

• Rights are given by the King

• Only British citizens have rights

What was the role of the Congress of the Confederation?

• To support British rule

• To replace the First Continental Congress

• To replace the Second Continental Congress

• To declare war on Britain

How many complaints against British rule were listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• 13

• 27

• 56

• 17

What did the Declaration of Independence declare to the world?

• The colonies were free and independent states

• The colonies were still under British rule

• The colonies would return to British control

• The colonies were seeking peace with Britain

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the colonists form after the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• A new monarchy

• The Congress of the Confederation

• The British Parliament

• The First Continental Congress

What was the reaction of colonists who wanted freedom during the war?

• They were called Loyalists

• They were called Patriots

• They remained neutral

• They supported the King

What did "Common Sense" outline about the King's treatment of the colonies?

• The King was fair and just

• The King was misusing power

• The King was supportive of independence

• The King was unaware of colonial issues