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George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army by the First Continental Congress.
George Washington was appointed commander of the Continental Army by the First Continental Congress.
False
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence.
True
The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776.
The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776.
True
The Articles of Confederation established a centralized government for the newly independent states.
The Articles of Confederation established a centralized government for the newly independent states.
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The Articles of Confederation went into effect in 1781, after the surrender of British troops.
The Articles of Confederation went into effect in 1781, after the surrender of British troops.
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King George III recognized the United States as an independent nation in 1783.
King George III recognized the United States as an independent nation in 1783.
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The government under the Articles of Confederation proved to be very efficient and effective in decision-making.
The government under the Articles of Confederation proved to be very efficient and effective in decision-making.
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The constitutional convention was held in 1787 to reinforce the Articles of Confederation.
The constitutional convention was held in 1787 to reinforce the Articles of Confederation.
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The Declaration of Independence emphasized the natural rights of individuals.
The Declaration of Independence emphasized the natural rights of individuals.
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One of the passages in Jefferson's draft of the Declaration condemned slavery.
One of the passages in Jefferson's draft of the Declaration condemned slavery.
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Study Notes
Second Continental Congress
- Patriots called for a Second Continental Congress in May
- George Washington became commander of the Continental Army
- Congress sent a peace proposal to King George
Declaration of Independence
- Congress formed committees for important tasks
- Five delegates wrote a Declaration of Independence, with Thomas Jefferson as one of them
- Jefferson combined various ideas about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to persuade colonists
- Governments should protect individual rights, not violate them, as King George had done
- Congress debated Jefferson's points; some ideas, such as those against slavery, were removed
- The Declaration of Independence was approved on July 4, 1776
Articles of Confederation
- Congress approved the Articles of Confederation in 1781
- It established a union of separate states (a confederation)
- Power to make most decisions was given to the individual states, not a central government
French Involvement
- In 1778, France joined the fight on America's side, which was a turning point
- British troops surrendered in 1781, concluding the war
Nation's Independence Recognized
- King George recognized the nation's independence in 1783
- The newly formed government was ineffective due to disagreements among states
Constitutional Convention
- The revolution ended in 1783
- The work of shaping government continued with the Constitutional Convention in 1787
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Description
This quiz covers key events from the Second Continental Congress and the creation of the Declaration of Independence. It includes the role of George Washington, the drafting process by Thomas Jefferson, and the approval of the Articles of Confederation. Test your knowledge on how these historical moments shaped the foundation of the United States.
