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What event led to the creation of the Second Continental Congress in May 1775?
What event led to the creation of the Second Continental Congress in May 1775?
- Adoption of the Articles of Confederation
- Publication of Common Sense by Thomas Paine
- Signing of the Declaration of Independence
- Conflict between British troops and Colonial Militia at Lexington and Concord (correct)
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
- To declare the independence of the American Colonies from British Rule (correct)
- To establish the Continental Army
- To announce the British surrender to the Colonies
- To advocating for a republican government and popular sovereignty
What was the main influence on the Declaration of Independence?
What was the main influence on the Declaration of Independence?
- The British Monarchy
- The Continental Army
- Thomas Paine's Common Sense
- The Enlightenment, particularly the ideas of John Locke (correct)
Who were Patriots?
Who were Patriots?
When was Common Sense by Thomas Paine published?
When was Common Sense by Thomas Paine published?
What was the role of the Second Continental Congress?
What was the role of the Second Continental Congress?
What are natural rights according to the philosopher?
What are natural rights according to the philosopher?
What is the main purpose of a social contract?
What is the main purpose of a social contract?
What was George Whitfield known for?
What was George Whitfield known for?
What was the primary role of Johnathan Edwards?
What was the primary role of Johnathan Edwards?
What was the Great Awakening?
What was the Great Awakening?
What was the primary influence of the philosopher on the development of the Constitution?
What was the primary influence of the philosopher on the development of the Constitution?
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the primary purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
What was the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
What was the significance of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?
Who was John Winthrop?
Who was John Winthrop?
Why was Roger Williams banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
Why was Roger Williams banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
What was the main cause of the Pequot War?
What was the main cause of the Pequot War?
What was the outcome of Anne Hutchinson's criticism of the Puritan Clergy?
What was the outcome of Anne Hutchinson's criticism of the Puritan Clergy?
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