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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to congress, how long should judges serve?
(a) For life
(b) 15 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 4 years

2. Who defended the British soldiers accused of killing the British citizens?
(a) John Adams
(b) Thomas Jefferson
(c) Samuel Adams
(d) Thomas Paine

3. What was one of the objectives of the Second Continental Congress?
(a) Declare war on France
(b) Compose a "Declaration of Independency"
(c) Declare a king for the United States
(d) Vote for a new President of the United States

4. From which country did the United States hope to receive military aid?
(a) Germany
(b) Canada
(c) France
(d) Italy

5. What is Novangelus?
(a) The New Geometry
(b) The New Englander
(c) The New Angel
(d) The November Sun

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does the book begin?

2. What was a critical step for the new country?

3. On what day was the Declaration of Independence approved?

4. What was the core message of Adam's "Braintree Instructions"?

5. What was an important topic of debate related to the Articles of Confederation?

(see the answer key)

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