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

2. What was the Olive Branch Petition?
(a) A document petitioning the delegates to behave civilly
(b) A document sent to France to avoid war
(c) A new ruling by the Supreme Court
(d) A document aimed at reconciliation with Britain

3. With whom do Adams and George Washington meet in January of 1776?
(a) Thomas Jefferson
(b) Shawnee Indians
(c) Caughnawaga Indians
(d) King George

4. Why did John Adams go to Philadelphia in 1774?
(a) To enroll his son in law school
(b) To attend the First Continental Congress
(c) To visit his cousin
(d) To sign the Declaration of Independence

5. Why did Benjamin Franklin go to Canada during this time?
(a) To see family members
(b) To determine if Canda would become the 14th colony
(c) To intervene in the French and Indian War
(d) To go hunting

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what location does the book begin?

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

4. Why did Abigail think the Southern delegates were hypocritical?

5. Who drafted the first rules and regulations for the U.S. Navy during this time?

(see the answer key)

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