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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?
(a) Germany
(b) Canada
(c) France
(d) Italy

3. Who visits with the Adamses for a short while in England?
(a) Benjamin Franklin
(b) The Marquis de Lafayette and his wife
(c) George and Martha Washington
(d) Polly Jefferson and Sally Hemings

4. What was one of the objectives of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) Declare war on France
(b) Compose a "Declaration of Independency"
(c) Declare a king for the United States
(d) Vote for a new President of the United States

5. Who did John Adams nominate to command the Continental army?
(a) John Dickinson
(b) Samuel Adams
(c) William Pierce
(d) George Washington

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year is the Second Continental Congress held?

2. Who does Nabby marry in 1786?

3. What is the name of Jefferson's Virginia home?

4. What was Adams' legacy to his grandchildren?

5. What did Adams say happened to some of his letters sent to Abigail during this time?

(see the answer key)

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