Quiz Me! - Era: Revolution/Declaration of Independence Test your knowledge about the Revolution/Declaration of Independence era. 1 / 10 What is Henry’s main argument in his famous speech? He would rather die than have to fight a war. It was time for the legislature to declare war on England. The British will have one more opportunity to free the colonists. The colonists were outnumbered by the British so they would most likely all die. 2 / 10 After two terms as President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson retired to his estate which was known as what? Mt. Rushmore Monticello Mt. Vernon Montpelier 3 / 10 Why would Ben Franklin have the Letters from a Farmer reprinted in England? To show the English people that the Americans were hard working farmers. To gain support for the colonies requests for changes in economic policies. To make a name for himself in England. To make it clear to the English people the Colonists were strong supporters of English economic policies. 4 / 10 What is the best title for the historical event described above? Second Continental Congress Albany Plan for Union First Continental Congress Articles of Confederation Congress 5 / 10 All of the following are sections within the Declaration of Independence EXCEPT: The Bill of Rights The Grievances The formal declaration The Preamble 6 / 10 John Paul Jones’ ship, The Bonhomme Richard, defeated the British warship, Serapis. What effect did this have for American spirits? It had no effect It turned Americans against John Paul Jones It crushed them It raised them 7 / 10 Benjamin Rush was a physician who was also appointed as Treasurer of the Mint in 1799. He was later instrumental in the reconciliation of the friendship of which two men? James Madison and Alexander Hamilton Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson Aaron Burr and George Washington John Adams and Thomas Jefferson 8 / 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 the press Due process of law Freedom of religion Equal rights for women 9 / 10 Who was the Founding Father who organized the Sons of Liberty in resisting the Stamp Act and the Townshend Duties? Benjamin Franklin John Adams Thomas Jefferson Samuel Adams 10 / 10 He was the author of Common Sense, which encouraged colonial independence. Thomas Paine John Locke Thomas Hobbes Benjamin Franklin Your score is Restart quiz
