Social Studies - Grade 5 - Pearson - Chapter 5 - The American Revolution - Lesson 3

Question 1

A pamphlet written by Thomas Paine to persuade the colonists to desire independence from GB

Accepted Answer

"Common Sense"

Question 2

The phrase "All men are created equal" did not apply to everyone in society.

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True

Question 3

An army of paid soldiers from the army; George Washington was its leader ________________

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Continental Army

Question 4

__________________ - freedom from rule by others

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independence

Question 5

How did King George III react to the Olive Branch Petition?

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Refused to even read it.

Question 6

See question above:

Accepted Answer

independence

Question 7

____________ - the crime of fighting against one's own country; the punishment is hanging.

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treason

Question 8

See question above:

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

Why would George Washington be a good choice for leader of the Continental Army?

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He fought in the French and Indian war so he had experience.

Question 10

_______________ - the date that Congress voted to approve the Declaration of Independence.

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July 4, 1776

Question 11

Read question above:

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Olive Branch Petition

Question 12

A Pennsylvanian who wrote the important pamphlet "Common Sense" ________________

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Thomas Paine

Question 13

Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen to write the Declaration of independence?

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He was intelligent, educated, and a good writer.

Question 14

The president of the Continental Congress _________

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John Hanock

Question 15

_____ met in Philadelphia in 1775 to make decisions regarding the independence of the colonies.

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Second Continental Congress

Question 16

Declaring independence - The fighting in _____ forced American colonists to take sides.

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1775

Question 17

See question above:

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Declaration of Independence

Question 18

Why was the Declaration of Independence a significant step for individual rights?

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All of the above

Question 19

_____________ - freedoms

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rights

Question 20

A written request for rights of benefits ____________

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petition

Question 21

Signing the Declaration of Independence could mean serious personal hardship for the signers.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 21