History Test Prep. Chapter #6
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- 1.Who said, "I know not what course others may take; but as for me give me liberty, or give me death!" ?
- 2.True or False, The British withdrew from Boston in 1776 after seeing cannons aimed down on them from nearby Dorchester Heights.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.The Declaration of Independence was written to explain:
- A.
Why the colonists thought "taxation without representation" was unfair.
- B.
Why it was time for the colonies to separate from Great Britain.
- C.
What other nations could do to help the colonies win their freedom.
- D.
What Britain needed to do to win back the loyal of the colonies.
- 4.Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to command the New Continental Army?
- 5.The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade King George to make peace with the colonies.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.What was the main impact of Common Sense in the colonies?
- A.
It reminded colonists that they owed loyalty and respect to King George.
- B.
It encouraged the colonies to seek a peaceful settlement with Britain.
- C.
It convinced many colonists that they could not win a war against Britain.
- D.
It persuaded many colonists that the time had come to declare independence.
- 7.The day on which the Declaration of Independence was approved in 1776 is celebrated today as ......
- 8.The Declaration of Indepence states that all people are born with certain rights that include the
- A.
The right to feel safe and secure in one's home.
- B.
The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
- C.
The right to elect leaders who represent people.
- D.
The right to speak freely and worship in peace.
- 9.
answer the following question: The BEST title for this map is:- A.
The Molasses Trade
- B.
The Triangle Trade
- C.
The Africa Trade
- D.
The Rum Trade
- 10.
Which group benefited most from this trade?
- A.
New England merchants
- B.
Tavern owners
- C.
Sugar planters
- D.
Enslaved Africans
- 11.
Which group suffered the most from this trading?
- A.
Tavern owners
- B.
Sugar planters
- C.
Enslaved Africans
- D.
New England merchants
- 12.
This picture illustrates the writing of
- A.
The Declaration of Independence.
- B.
Common Sense
- C.
The Olive Branch Petition.
- D.
Mayflower Compact
- 13.
The first draft of this document was written by
- 14.
The picture suggests that the first draft was
- A.
Difficult to understand
- B.
Revised several times
- C.
The length of a book
- D.
Perfect as first written
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