Exploring the 2nd Continental Congress and the Declaration of Independence

Who ruled the 13 colonies before 1776?

• King Louis XVI of France

• King George III of England

• Queen Elizabeth I of England

• Emperor Napoleon of France

What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• To declare war on England

• To discuss the colonists' reaction to the king's new laws

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To elect a new king

Which document did the First Continental Congress create?

• The Treaty of Paris

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Declaration of Rights

Who was chosen to lead the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was the Olive Branch Petition?

• A trade agreement with France

• A plan to form a new government

• A declaration of war

• A request to King George to resolve differences peacefully

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• June 28th, 1776

• September 3rd, 1783

• August 2nd, 1776

• July 4th, 1776

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

What is the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?

• A trade agreement

• A statement of the colonists' beliefs about freedom and government

• A list of grievances against the British

• A declaration of war

Which of the following was NOT a reason listed in the Declaration of Independence for separating from Great Britain?

• Forbidding colonists to trade with other countries

• Providing representation in the British government

• Allowing British soldiers to break the law

• Forcing colonists to pay taxes

What did the Declaration of Independence signify for the American colonies?

• The start of a new war

• The formation of a new monarchy

• The end of British rule and the beginning of a new nation

• A new trade agreement with Britain