Declaration of Independence TRUE/FALSE quiz

Test your knowledge with these 9 tricky True or False questions about the Declaration of Independence.

The CORRECT answer will be read out loud when you begin the next question. (example: The answer to Question 1 will be read out loud at the beginning of Question 2.)

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Question 1: The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776.

• True

• False

Question 2: There is only one original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

• True

• False

Question 3: When news of the Declaration reached New York City, it started a riot.

• True

• False

Question 4: Eight of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence were born in Britain (England).

• True

• False

Question 5: One signer changed his mind, and later recanted (cancelled) his signature.

• True

• False

Question 6: Benjamin Franklin was 70 when he signed the Declaration.

• True

• False

Question 7: In 1989, a man bought an original copy of the Declaration at a garage sale for $4.00.

• True

• False

Question 8: Someone tried to steal the Declaration of Independence during World War II.

• True

• False

Question 9: There is a map with coded instructions written on the back of the Declaration of Independence.

• True

• False