Chapter 4 Declaration of Independence

Open Ended

What were some of the arguments for and against breaking away from England discussed by the delegates at the Continental Congresses?

Multiple Choice

Why was the Second Continental Congress significant in the movement towards American independence?

• It established trade agreements with France.

• It led to the desire for independence and a democratic government in the colonies.

• It ended the Revolutionary War.

• It created the first American currency.

Multiple Choice

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence and what was his role in supporting American independence?

• Thomas Jefferson, writer and supporter of independence

• Benjamin Franklin, leader of the Congress

• John Adams, lawyer from Virginia

• Roger Sherman, member of the committee

Fill in the Blank

Name the five members of the Committee of Five who were responsible for drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Open Ended

Explain why the Declaration of Independence was necessary for the American colonies. What benefits did it provide?

Fill in the Blank

The Declaration of Independence can be divided into several parts. The introduction is called the ___ and it explains why separation is necessary.

Open Ended

How did the Declaration of Independence respond to the tyranny of King George III, and what did it state about the rights of the colonists?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key ideas found in the Declaration of Independence?

• All people have certain unalienable rights

• Government derives its power from the people

• People establish government to protect rights

• The government can take away natural rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a complaint listed by the colonists against Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists were denied their right to self-government.

• Colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes.

• The king kept a standing army in the colonies.

• Colonists were given free trade rights.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about John Hancock is/are true?

• He was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• He was president of the Second Continental Congress.

• He was a wealthy businessman.

• He was the last to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Fill in the Blank

The Declaration of Independence lists ___ rights that belong to every human being.

Multiple Choice

Which amendment gave women the right to vote in the United States?

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

• 24th Amendment

Open Ended

Describe how the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence clashed with real life for different groups in 1776.

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Continental Congresses and the Declaration of Independence, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

• To declare independence from England

• To discuss problems the colonies were having with England

• To write the Declaration of Independence

• To create a new government