Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?

• 5

• 2

• 7

Why was this document written?

• The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The French told the colonists to write a letter.

• Both A and B

Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• love

• liberty

• learning

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 5

• 100

• 56

Why did the men sign the Declaration of Independence?

• to announce to King George they wanted change

• they were forced to sign it

• to show their power to other patriots

Why was signing the Declaration of Independence considered dangerous.

• By signing their name on the document the British would be able to identify them.

• The French would find out about them signing their names.

• The Native Americans would be upset.

Some famous signers of the Declaration included, John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.

• True

• False

It only took the author of the Declaration of Independence one day to write this famous document.

• true

• false

Patriots celebrated once they found out about the Declaration of Independence on July 4th.

• True

• False