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Declaration of Independence Quiz

Authored by Irene Ruggieri

Social Studies

5th Grade

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Declaration of Independence Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

to unite the colonies against Britain

to list the reasons that justified leaving Britain

both of these

neither of these

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What country did The United States declare independence from?

Great Britain

France

Spain

Belgium

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