Common Sense & The Declaration of Independence Quiz

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

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.

1. Who is the king of England during this time?

• King James

• King George

• King Henry

2. Who wrote 'Common Sense'?

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Paine

• Sam Adams

10. 'Common Sense' was about the idea that the colonists do not need a king, they can rule themselves with laws of their own making.

• True

• False

Which of these famous documents was written first?

• Common Sense

• The Declaration of Independence

Which of these rights were NOT part of the Declaration of Independence?

• The right to own arms (weapons)

• The right to life

• The right to liberty

• The right to pursue happiness

All of the following methods are used to protect The Declaration of Independence EXCEPT:

• In a special metal and glass case designed just for it.

• The gases inside the case are special. It is not regular air.

• There are hundreds of armed guards protecting it night and day.

• It goes down into a special, thick vault underground after the museum closes.

The Declaration of Independence was mainly written for all of these reasons EXCEPT:

• Separate from England.

• List reasons why the colonists wanted to break away.

• Explained what the purpose of government was.

• To try and make peace with England before there was a war.

The political cartoon was created by Benjamin Franklin in 1754.

Which action did colonists use this cartoon to support?

• Declaring independence from the British.

• Declaring loyalty to the British.

• Getting rid of jury trials.

• Quartering Redcoats so no one got in trouble