War Of Independence, 1775–83 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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When was Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' published?
When was Thomas Paine's pamphlet 'Common Sense' published?
10 January 1776
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
Who wrote the pamphlet 'Common Sense'?
Thomas Paine
What was Thomas Paine's background before moving to America?
What was Thomas Paine's background before moving to America?
He was an Englishman
According to 'Common Sense', what was the best form of government?
According to 'Common Sense', what was the best form of government?
A republic led by a president
What helped 'Common Sense' succeed in persuading colonists?
What helped 'Common Sense' succeed in persuading colonists?
Simple language & Biblical references
Who wrote the initial draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Who wrote the initial draft of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What was Thomas Jefferson's profession?
What was Thomas Jefferson's profession?
Wealthy lawyer
When did Congress officially approve the Declaration of Independence?
When did Congress officially approve the Declaration of Independence?
4 July 1776
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 ideas formed the foundation of the Declaration?
What philosophical ideas formed the foundation of the Declaration?
Enlightenment ideas about natural rights
What did the List of Grievances section detail?
What did the List of Grievances section detail?
King George III's failures
What revolutionary idea did the Declaration argue about governments?
What revolutionary idea did the Declaration argue about governments?
People can form new govts if rights fail