Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is NOT a section of the Declaration of Independence?

• Preamble

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Indictment

• Statement of Independence

• Demand of Reparations

Who is credited with writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• King George II

On what day was the Declaration of Independence adopted by Congress?

• July 4th, 1776

• May 31st, 1864

• July 4th, 2020

• January 1st, 1776

Which section tells all of the reasons the colonists were angry with King George (list of grievances)?

• Preamble

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Indictment

• Statement of Independence

Which signer of the Declaration of Independence signed his name larger than any of the other signers?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

Which section of the Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain rights that cannot be taken away? (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

• Preamble

• Declaration of Rights

• Bill of Indictment

• Statement of Independence

What does the Preamble do?

• States/introduces why the Declaration is being written

• concludes the document

• introduces the writer and signers

• lists the grievances of the people

What is the point of the Statement of Independence?

• It concludes the document

• Declares our independence from Britain once and for all

• Introduces the document

• tells all of the reasons why the colonists were angry with King George II