Declaration of Independence

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.
• To make a United States army.
• To gain independence from the British Empire
• To establish a new form of government.

Name what they explained in the declaration of independence.

• They explained what rights they wanted and why.
• They explained what rights the wanted and their new government.
• They explained their new government and why.
• They explained who the new president would be and why.

Is it true that the Declaration of Independence had an influence on the Constitution?

• Yes, true.
• No, false.

What is one right that the colonists said they were going to give?

• "Happiness can be pursued"
• "The pursuit of Happiness"

The human rights are protected by...

• Donald Trump
• King George III
• House of Representitives
• Government

The power of the government comes from the power of...

• Government
• People
• President
• Citizens

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 56
• 55
• 50
• 40

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• Alexander Hamilton
• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington