Quiz Me! - Era: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 Why did British soldiers march into Lexington and Concord? To protect the colonists from Native Americans who were threatening their farms To seize a stockpile of colonial weapons and arrest members of the Sons of Liberty To protect British soldiers who were being held hostage To capture George Washington and end the rebellion 2 / 10 John Witherspoon was a prominent Presbyterian minister who helped draft the Articles of Confederation and sign ed the Declaration of Independence. He was also president of which Ivy League university? Harvard Yale Dartmouth Princeton 3 / 10 John Paul Jones is known for what famous quote, which became a slogan for the U.S. Navy? “I have not yet begun to fight” “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country” “Give me liberty, or give me death” “One if by land, two if by sea” 4 / 10 Patriot leader, James Otis fought against the British writs of assistance citing the traditional rights of Englishmen included: “No taxation without representation” “All men were created equal” “The right to religious freedom” “The freedom of one’s house” 5 / 10 This ruler suffered a nervous breakdown, was declared insane and had his son appointed to rule in his place. King Richard II King George III King Louis XVI King Edward I 6 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Articles of Confederation Congress First Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union Second Continental Congress 7 / 10 Mercy Otis Warren believed in the natural rights theory expressed in the Declaration of Independence. She argued against the U.S. Constitution, and most of her complaints were addressed in the Bill of Rights except what? Freedom of religion Due process of law Freedom of the press Equal rights for women 8 / 10 After two terms as President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson retired to his estate which was known as what? Monticello Mt. Vernon Mt. Rushmore Montpelier 9 / 10 This radical leader of the opposition to British tyranny is known for his quote, which includes, “give me liberty, or give me death!” Marquis de Lafayette Crispus Attucks James Otis Patirick Henry 10 / 10 Who was the grandson of the first African-American landowner in New Hampshire? James Armistead Crispus Attucks Bernardo de Galvez Wentworth Cheswell Your score is Restart quiz
