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The Declaration of Independence Chapter 6 Test Review ~Mrs. Connor

Who said, “Give me liberty, or give me death!”? Patrick Henry

Who was chosen by the Second Continental Congress to command the new Continental Army? George Washington

Which soldiers left Boston in 1776 after seeing the cannon aimed at them? The British

Who wrote “Common Sense”? Thomas Paine

The purpose of the Olive Branch Petition was to persuade… King George to make peace with the colonies.

The Declaration of Independence was written to explain… Why it was time for the colonies to separate from Great Britain (England)

The Declaration of Independence states that all people are born with certain rights that include… life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

The day on which the Declaration of Independence was approved in 1776 is celebrated as… Independence Day

What is the best title for this map? Triangular Trade Map

What product was brought to Africa from the British colonies? SLAVES

This pictures illustrates the writing of… The Declaration of Independence The first draft was written by… Thomas Jefferson The picture suggests that the first draft was… rewritten several times

Pre-Revolutionary Events June 1775 Olive Branch Petition June 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill July 4, 1776 Declaration of Independence approved March 1776 British abandon Boston January 1776 “Common Sense” published May 1775 Continental Army formed 1770 1774 1775 1780