The Founding Documents

Which one is not a founding document?

• Declaration of Independence

• The Louisiana Purchase

• Bill of Rights

• The Constitution

When was the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• 1776

• 1772

• 1876

• 1872

Who was the main person that wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• John Hancock

• Ben Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the Declaration of Independence written to?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• France

• Canada

Which document is the supreme law of the land?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• All of the above

Which document protects the freedom of speech, press, and religion?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• All of the above

Which document was written first?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• They were written at the same time

Which document states that people have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness?

• The Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• All of the above

How many years ago was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 240

• 244

• 254

• 224

Which of the following is a primary source?

• biography

• textbook

• encyclopedia

• diary