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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city was the Declaration of Independence approved?
(a) New York
(b) Trenton
(c) Boston
(d) Philadelphia

2. Who drafted the first rules and regulations for the U.S. Navy during this time?
(a) William Pierce
(b) Edward Biddle
(c) Thomas Jefferson
(d) John Adams

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

4. In what year does this chapter begin?
(a) 1774
(b) 1775
(c) 1812
(d) 1776

5. What is the name of John Adams' wife?
(a) Amy
(b) Ann
(c) Martha
(d) Abigail

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What precipitates the British leaving Boston Harbor in 1776?

3. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?

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

5. At what age did John Adams enter Harvard University?

(see the answer key)

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