Declaration of Independence Quiz

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

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

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

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.

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.

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

What country did The United States declare independence from?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Belgium

The section of the Declaration of Independence that declares war against Great Britain is...

• The Preamble

• The Introduction

• Actions and Consequences

• Grievances with the King

Who said these words?: "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

True or False: Another word for declare is announce.

• True

• False