How did MOST colonists feel in the year following the Lexington and Concord battles?
a
They still wanted to be a part of Great Britain and agreed that Great Britain's policies were necessary.
b
They wanted independence from Great Britain because colonists agree with Great Britain's policies.
c
They still wanted to be a part of Great Britain but did not agree with Great Britain's policies toward them
d
They wanted independence from Great Britain because colonists wanted to live tax free.
Question 2 (1 point)
How did the Second Continental Congress try to solve the colonists quarrel (fighting) with Great Britain at first.
a
The sent an "Olive Branch Petition" to the King.
b
They wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense".
c
They created the Continental Army.
d
They wrote the Declaration of Independence
Question 3 (1 point)
Why was the petition given the name "Olive Branch"?
a
Because it was the Kings favorite plant
b
Because it is a symbol of indpendence
c
Because its an ancient symbol of peace
d
Because it was written on paper from an olive tree
Question 4 (1 point)
What impact did "Common Sense" have on the colonies?
a
It led to the repeal of the Intolerable Acts
b
It convinced many colonists to stay loyal to Great Britain
c
It led to peace between Great Britain and the Colonies
d
It convinced many colonists to support independence.
Question 5 (1 point)
After the battles at Lexington and Concord and the British retreat from Boston, there were many more battles, and most colonists began to cry for independence.
True
False
Question 6 (9 points)
In the Venn diagram, record similarities and differences between the Olive Branch Petition and Common Sense. Match the statements with where you would put each in the Venn Diagram.
Column A
1.
Written by Thomas Pain:
Written by Thomas Pain
2.
Written by the Continental Congress:
Written by the Continental Congress
3.
Argued that colonies should be be independent:
Argued that colonies should be be independent
4.
A peaceful request to the King to stop punishing the colonies:
A peaceful request to the King to stop punishing the colonies
5.
An attempt to persuade someone or a group of people:
An attempt to persuade someone or a group of people
6.
A law:
A law
7.
Did not accomplish what it was designed to do:
Did not accomplish what it was designed to do
8.
Would have been supported by the Patriots:
Would have been supported by the Patriots
9.
Would have been supported by Loyalists:
Would have been supported by Loyalists
Column B
a. Both
b. Common Sense
c. Does Not Belong In The Venn Diagram
d. Olive Branch Petition
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