The Declaration of Independence

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• Sam Adams

When was the Declaration of Independence approved?

• July 4, 1776
• July 4, 1676
• July 4, 1786
• July 4, 1766

The Declarations says that people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• holiday
• taxing
• rights
• liberty

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What was the purpose of the Declaration?

• to declare independence from France.
• to declare independence from Germany.
• to declare independence from Cuba.
• to declare independence from England

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We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are _____________________________. 

• created seperatly
• created differently
• created equally
• created in halfs

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

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To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.
• an act of treason.
• an act of bravery.
• an act of insanity.

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Which man signed his name quite large to make a statement?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Hancock
• Sam Adams
• John Adams

Where were the first shots of the Revolution fired?

• Boston
• Lexington and Concord
• New York
• Sleepy Hollow

The words self-evident means what?

• confusing
• obvious
• wrong
• self-aware