Declaration of Independence

Declaration of Independence

7th Grade

16 Qs

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Social Studies

7th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RI.7.1, RI.7.7, RI.5.5

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson?  (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

Freedom of speech, religion, and press
Life, liberty, and property
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Voting, rebelling, and health

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

From the King

From the Supreme Court

From God

From the consent of the governed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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 install their own king in America

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

Common Sense was published.
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
The American Revolution ends.
The Declaration of Independence is signed.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Declaration of Independence states the purpose of government is

to tax and control finances

to provide rules for the people

to regulate trade

to protect people's rights

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