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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Richard Henry Lee propose the resolution that Congress should secede from Britain?
(a) July 7th.
(b) June 4th.
(c) June 7th.
(d) July 4th.

2. What year was it when Jefferson attempted to renew his correspondence with Abigail?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1804.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1802.

3. Which day was it when both Adams and Jefferson passed away?
(a) June 4.
(b) June 10.
(c) July 10.
(d) July 4.

4. When did Adams and Jefferson begin reading voraciously?
(a) At a young age.
(b) After their presidencies.
(c) During college.
(d) During their presidencies.

5. What group was Adams a member of when he helped in the reconciliation with Great Britain in 1776?
(a) The American Representatives.
(b) The American Ambassadors.
(c) The American Commission.
(d) The American Delegation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Along with Adams and Jefferson, how many other people were on the committee assigned to write the Declaration of Independence?

2. Where was Jefferson the governor?

3. How many years after the Declaration of Independence did Adams and Jefferson pass away?

4. Where did Adams travel as a Diplomat in 1778?

5. Which obstacles of Independence concerned Adams and Jefferson in 1777?

(see the answer key)

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