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American Revolution Ch. 8 to Declaration
American Revolution Ch. 8 to Declaration
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How many men were sent on the midnight ride to warn the colonists of the British invasion?
2
3
1
33
2
What food helps you remember the signers of the Declaration?
Rutebagas
Rolls
Ribs
Rice
3
Which man did not help write the Declaration
Samuel Adams
John Adams
Jefferson
Franklin
4
How many grievances were listed against the King in the Declaration?
200
26
25
24
5
What date did the colonists hear the Declaration letter to the king?
July 2nd
July 4th
June 4th
July 6th
6
What issue did SC have with the Declaration that almost caused them to not sign the document?
Religion
Taxes
Indians
Slavery
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Someone who fights for money regardless of who wins
Continental soldier
mercenary
volunteer
Militia
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Who was one of the three men who rode through Boston to alert the minutemen?
Adams
Dawes
Gadsden
Washington
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Why did King George use mercenaries to fight the colonists?
They owed King George a huge favor
They agreed to fight for free
They were better soldiers than the British Regulars
They weren't related to colonists & cheaper than soldiers
10
The number of delegates in the Provencial Congress
55
99
95
79
11
Which state did not vote to send the Declaration of Independence?
NY
GA
NJ
NH
12
Where did most of the Loyalists live in SC?
Low Country
Columbia
Back Country
There were no Loyalists
13
What does the number 12 represent in this chapter?
12 days of Christmas
12 weeks to write the Declaration
12 men refused to sign the Declaration
12 colonies voted for independence
14
The delegate from SC who died before signing the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Middleton
Edward Middleton
Edward Lynch
Thomas Lynch
15
When did the name of the leader of SC change from President to Governor?
When they signed the Declaration of Independence
They never changed the titile
When they wrote the 1st constitution
When they wrote the 2nd constitution
16
The name of the petition sent to King George as an attempt to make peace
Declaration
Constitution
Dove Branch
Olive Branch
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Why NY decided to abstain from voting at the 2nd Continental Congress
They didn't have enough delegates
They were Quakers and didn't believe in fighting
They were afraid of losing the war
They were Loyalists who supported the king
18
How long it took to write the Declaration of Independence
One week
One month
two days
two weeks
19
Who won the 1st battle of the American Revolution?
Continental Army
Redcoats
British
Colonists
20
How many colonies sent delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress?
11
13
14
12
21
The name of the official military group in the 13 colonies
Washington's Army
Citizen's Army
Continental Congress
Continental Army
22
How many words make up the Declaration of Independence
1200
14,000
1500
1400
23
One of the authors of the Declaration
Locke
Washington
Adams
Smith
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How does the number 96 relate to this chapter?
96 members of Provencial Congress
96 members signed the Declaration of Independence
96 militia were killed at the battle of Lexington
96 was the town wher the colonists signed a treaty
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How many members from SC were SUPPOSED to sign the Declaration?
5
12
6
4
