10/21/22 Quiz
Question 1
What are three of the colonists’ grievances from the Declaration of Independence?
The King disbanded colonial assemblies, forced the colonists to house British troops, and cut off international trade.
Question 2
Who authored & who are two of the signers of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson; Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris.
Question 3
Which best describes the Articles of Confederation?
A “league of friendship” between the colonies with one legislative body, Congress, and that required ratification by all 13 colonies before it could go into effect.
Question 4
What were some weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
The states did not honor Congressional requests for money; no national military; votes cast by state, not population; no executive branch; amendments required unanimity.
Question 5
When and where did the Revolutionary War begin?
Lexington and Concord, 1775
Question 6
Who wrote the 1776 pamphlet, Common Sense?
Thomas Paine