The Declaration of Independence

By the time the Declaration of Independence was adopted:

• The colonies and Germany had been at war for over 5 months.
• America had become a part of Great Britain.
• The colonies and England had been at war for over a year.
• The 13 colonies were their own country.

Which one of these phrases appears in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
• Life, liberty, and property

Why was the Declaration of Independence read to Washington's troops days after it was adopted?

• To inspire the troops and encourage enlistments
• To discourage the troops and discourage enlistments
• To warn them about the war
• To make them furious

Why didn't George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence?

• He refused to.
• As Commander of the army, he was unable to participate.
• He was against it.
• He sided with Britain.

Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• Washington D.C.
• Washington state
• South Carolina
• Pennsylvania

What was the Declaration of Independence all about?

• For America and Britain to become allies
• For Britain to become part of Germany
• To proclaim that America's 13 Colonies were no longer part of the British Empire
• For America to take over Britain

John Hancock is well known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence. How else did he contribute to the American Revolution?

• Through his wealth
• By fighting in the war
• For recruiting soldiers

Who was not on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Hancock

When did the Declaration of Independence finally get approved and considered in effect by the Continental Congress?

• June 2, 1773
• July 4, 1776

• August 24, 1779
• May 5, 1771

Where was Congress meeting while the troops were fighting in the field?

• Virginia

• Washington
• California

• Philadelphia