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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Boston Tea Party?
(a) October 1774
(b) December 1774
(c) January 1774
(d) December 1773

2. What was the core message of Adam's "Braintree Instructions"?
(a) How to plant a field
(b) How to become a lawyer
(c) No taxation without representation
(d) How to publish a book

3. What was the pamphlet written by Thomas Paine?
(a) A Common Cause
(b) Common Sense
(c) It Just Makes Sense
(d) The Common Man

4. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) John Adams
(c) Samuel Adams
(d) Thomas Paine

5. Why did Abigail think the Southern delegates were hypocritical?
(a) They wanted a voting system but would not let women vote
(b) They were working for freedom of the United States but still owned slaves
(c) They talked about freedom of religion but restricted their parishes
(d) They wanted freedom from England but still kept women dependent

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Adams call Abigail in addition to being a choice wife?

2. What is Novangelus?

3. According to congress, how long should judges serve?

4. What was one of the objectives of the Second Continental Congress?

5. Who did John Adams nominate to command the Continental army?

(see the answer key)

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