Declaration of Independence Fast and Curious

Declaration of Independence Fast and Curious

11th - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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Declaration of Independence Fast and Curious

Declaration of Independence Fast and Curious

Assessment

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History

11th - 12th Grade

Easy

CCSS
RL.2.6, RI.11-12.9, RI.8.1

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

All men are created equal
Rights are given by good kings
Government exists to protect us from ourselves
Only a democracy can protect our rights

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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What does self-evident mean?

confusing

obvious

wrong

self-aware

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