TRIVIA QUIZ - Spirit of '76!

1. What day was the Declaration of Independence signed?

a. July 4, 1776 b. Aug 2, 1776 c. July 3, 1776 d. Dec 25, 1776

2. If there had been a Gallup poll in 1776, what percentage
of Americans would most likely favored the revolution?

a. 80% b. 68% c. 54% d. 33%

3. What happened exactly 50 years, to the day, from
July 4, 1776?

a. England finally, officially, granted the United States independence.
b. John Adams died.
c. Thomas Jefferson died.
d. Texas declared independence from the United States.

4. Who lied to the British concerning American sentiment
for revolt?

a. Ben Franklin b. George Washington c. Richard Penn d. All three

5. What happened to England's King George III after
the war?

a. He became a kinder, gentler monarch, beloved by all.
b. He resigned the throne in shame.
c. He granted independence to Canada.
d. He went blind and mad, and played the harpsichord endlessly.

So, how'd you do on the Quiz?

Here are the answers!

1. b. Aug 2, 1776
2. d. 33% (per John Adams estimate)
3. b. John Adams died, and c. Thomas Jefferson died
4. d. All three
5. b. He resigned the throne in shame.

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