Declaration of Independence

Jefferson also wrote that the colonies were no longer bound to what country?

• Canada
• Brazil
• Britain
• Australia

Which of the following led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists started to trade more

• Colonists became more religious

• Colonists wanted change in the government

• Colonists wanted more help from the military

What document did the colonists write to share their concerns with England and to break away?

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

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

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

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.
• an act of treason.
• an act of bravery.
• an act of insanity.

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

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

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The Declaration of Independence is most like a what?

• Love Letter

• Report Card

• Break-up letter

• Christmas Card

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain
• the start the American Revolution
• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.
• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

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Thomas Jefferson was inspired by a famous man of the Enlightenment. His name was...?

• William Penn

• Roger Sherman

• John Locke

• George Washington