Declaration of Independence (Quizizz test prep)

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Ben Franklin

• Sam Adams

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

What wat the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare that Boston was now free from British influence.

• To declare that the 13 colonies were free and independent states.

• to declare war on England

• To declare our disgust for King George III

When and Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 3, 1775 at Independence Hall

• July 2, 1775 at the Pennsylvania State House

• July 4, 1776 at the Pennsylvania State House

• July 4, 1774 at Independence Hall

Which of the following are phrases Thomas Jefferson added under Section I "Declaration of Natural Rights?" (pick all that apply)

• All Men are Created Equal

• Truth, Justice and the American way

• Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Life, liberty and property

Which of the following are some of the grievances the colonists had against King George III.

• cutting off our trade with the rest of the world

• Imposing taxes on us with out our consent

• suspending our legislatures from meeting

• Sending in the Natives to kill the colonists

A complaint is a

• perfidy

• insurrection

• grievance

• tyranny

Who signed the Declaration so lare and bold, so the Kind of England could see it without his glasses?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• John Adams

• Richard Henry Lee

Which document written by Thomas Paine before the Declaration of Independence persuaded many Americans to join the Patriot cause?

• Constitution

• English Bill of Rights

• Common Sense

• Mayflower Compact

What powers did the new United States give themselves under the Declaration of Independence. (Pick all that Apply)

• Power to make war

• Power to form alliances

• Power to trade with other countries

• Power to create a National Bank

The signers of the Declaration will be called ________ by the British... (Pick all that apply)

• Traitors

• Treasonous

• subjects

• loyalists