What are the 3 main sections of the Declaration of Independence?

Grievances, Rights, Conclusion/Intent

The signing of the Declaration of Independence marked a change in?

In what the colonist were fighting for

Why is the Battle of Saratoga seen as the turning point in the American Revolution?

It brought confidence to the colonist, It showed foreign countries that the colonist could win

soldiers that are paid to fight for another country

How did General Washington surprise the Hessians at Trenton

Sailed across the Delaware at night

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1
How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?
4
1
2
3
2
What are the 3 main sections of the Declaration of Independence?
Conclusion/Intent, Preamble, Rights
Grievances, Conclusion/Intent, Preamble
Grievances, Rights, Conclusion/Intent
Preamble, Grievances, Rights
3
Who joined the colonist side in the war after the Battle of Saratoga?
Germans
Dutch
French
English
4
define resolution
to solve
a formal statement of opinion
a formal complaint
a signed document for peace
5
Who wrote Common Sense?
General Burgoyne
Thomas Paine
Benjamin Franklin
George Rogers Clark
6
define complacency
good enough
to do over
best effort
to focus intently
7
The signing of the Declaration of Independence marked a change in?
In what the colonist were fighting for
Who was winning the war
How foreign counties viewed the colonist
How the British viewed the colonist
8
At what place did the colonist endure great hardships (lack of food, clothes)?
Trenton
Bunker Hill
Valley Forge
Saratoga
9
Why is the Battle of Saratoga seen as the turning point in the American Revolution?
It brought confidence to the colonist
The British gave up after that battle
Colonial allies left the war after that battle
It showed foreign countries that the colonist could win
10
define preamble
a right given to an individual by the ruler
an introduction
an opinion
a complaint
11
How did Thomas Paine contribute to the war after the signing of the Declaration of Independence
He becomes a general
He spies for the colonist
He dies on the battle field
He writes The Crisis
12
Define mercenaries
soldiers fighting for their country
soldiers that are paid to fight for another country
a statement of opinion
a large army made up of soldiers from different places
13
How did General Washington surprise the Hessians at Trenton
sent only half of his army to face them
Build campfires and snuck up on them
Sailed across the Delaware at night
pretended to surrender
14
define grievances
an opinion
formal complaint
an introduction
asking for permission
15
What convinced/encouraged the delegates at the Continental Congress to vote for independence
Speech by Benjamin Franklin
Declaration of Independence
Common Sense
They already wanted independence

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