History Test Prep. Chapter #6

14 Questions | By Beba99 | Updated: Jan 4, 2023 | Attempts: 113

Questions

Settings

Create your own Quiz

Remember to use your notes!

Questions and Answers

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