declaration of independence

Who was the primary writer of the Declaration?

• Benjamin Franklin
• John Adams
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson

What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4, 2004
• July 4, 1776
• January 1, 1776
• June 19, 1986

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

• holiday
• taxing
• rights
• liberty

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

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

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

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

Why was this document written?

• The Native Americans wanted their land back.

• To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.

• To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.

Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?

• If they signed their name, the French would come and get them.

• it was considered treason by Britain.

• If they signed their name, the Native Americans could come and get them.

• If they signed their name, they wouldn't win the war.

The Preamble is...

• the introduction that states why the Declaration is being written and to explain why the colonies must break away from England.

• the conclusion and explains that the colonists want to fight.

• in the middle and lists all the complaints.

• not in the Declaration.

____________ was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• Samuel Adams

• John Hancock

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

What concludes the Declaration of Independence?

• a list of grievances

• a list of the 4 major ideas

• delegates' signatures

• a formal statement declaring the colonists’ independence from England