Declaration of Independence Quiz

When was the Declaration signed?

• 1787

• 1777

• 1776

• 1215

Who was the primary author of the Declaration?

• Thomas Hamilton

• George Washington

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

What are the Natural Rights that our Colonists are referring to?

• Life, Liberty & Candy Bars

• Right to tax themselves

• Right to Parliament

• Life, liberty & pursuit of happiness

Why did John Hancock sign his name so big?

• He wanted the King to be able to read it without his glasses

• He wanted the King to be able to read it with his glasses

• He wanted the King to cry

• He wanted the King to know how to spell his name

What is a grievance?

• compliments

• complaints

• test answers

• battle maps

According to the Declaration of Independence governments are established to

• protect the nation from invasion

• protect the natural rights of citizens

• provide a system of check and balances

• guarantee voting rights for all citizens

The primary purpose for the Declaration of Independence was to

• state the reasons for the American Revolution

• Demand freedom of speech and of the press

• Establish a basic set of laws for the United States

• Strengthen colonial ties with England

The principles of government that Thomas Jefferson included in the Declaration of Independents were mostly influenced by

• William Penn's view on religious toleration

• John Lock's social contract theory

• Adam Smith's idea of free enterprise

In writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson was influenced most by John Locke's idea of

• the rights of the accused

• the right to privacy

• Natural Rights

• Due process laws

One principal stated in the Declaration is that the government should

• be based upon the consent of the governed

• guarantee economic equality among citizens

• have unlimited power to rule the people

• be led by educated citizens