The Declaration of Independence, 1776 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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In what year did Thomas Paine relocate to Philadelphia?
In what year did Thomas Paine relocate to Philadelphia?
1774
On what date was Common Sense published?
On what date was Common Sense published?
10 January 1776
Why did Common Sense succeed in influencing colonial opinion?
Why did Common Sense succeed in influencing colonial opinion?
Simple language, Biblical references, wide distribution
What did Paine argue about the British monarchy?
What did Paine argue about the British monarchy?
It restricted Parliament's ability
What type of government did Paine advocate for America?
What type of government did Paine advocate for America?
Republican system with elected leaders
What did Common Sense convince colonists about Britain?
What did Common Sense convince colonists about Britain?
Breaking away was their only viable option
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When did Congress officially approve the Declaration of Independence?
When did Congress officially approve the Declaration of Independence?
4 July 1776
Why is Jefferson considered the primary author of the Declaration?
Why is Jefferson considered the primary author of the Declaration?
Much of his original language was retained
What term did the Declaration introduce for the first time?
What term did the Declaration introduce for the first time?
United States of America
What philosophical concepts influenced the Declaration's arguments?
What philosophical concepts influenced the Declaration's arguments?
Enlightenment ideas about natural rights
What did the list of grievances in the Declaration detail?
What did the list of grievances in the Declaration detail?
How King George III failed colonists