
Declaration of Independence
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
To stop taxes from the British Empire.
To make a United States army.
To gain independence from the British Empire
To install their own king in America
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?
Common Sense was published.
The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
The American Revolution ends.
The Declaration of Independence is signed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?
Boycott British goods
Made their own goods
Decided they didn't need goods
Stopped paying all of their taxes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What are unalienable rights?
Rights that government cannot take away
Rights that government takes away
rights for aliens
Government is needed to promote equality
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