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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. How old was Benjamin Franklin at the time of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) 75
(b) 50
(c) 70
(d) 65

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

3. Which of the delegates led a movement to reconcile with England?
(a) John Hancock
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) John Dickinson
(d) John Penn

4. 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 document aimed at reconciliation with Britain
(d) A new ruling by the Supreme Court

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What British officer did Adams and Franklin travel to meet?

2. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?

3. What did Adams believe of the men gathered with him in Philadelphia?

4. Who crafted the words of the Declaration of Independence?

5. What was the main method of communication between John and Abigail?

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