The Declaration of Independence

Congress picked a committee of five men to write the Declaration of Independence.  Who was the main author?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Donald Trump
• Donald Duck

In the first part of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote that all men have rights.  These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness".  What is the first part of the Declaration called?

• The Closing
• The Body
• The Phone Number
• The Preamble

Jefferson also wrote that the colonies were no longer bound to what country?

• Canada
• Brazil
• Britain
• Australia

What two acts did the British Parliament make that put very high taxes on paper and sugar?

• Stamp Act and Sugar Act 
• Tea Act and Trade Act
• Cookie Act and Cake Act
• Letter Act and Molasses Act

Which war was a result of the Intolerable Acts?

• Korean War
• Civil War
• Revolutionary War
• World War II

On what date did Congress approve the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4, 2017
• July 4, 1776
• July 44, 1776
• December 25

A total of 56 men signed the Declaration of Independence.  Today this document is on display at the National Archives in _______.

• Des Moines, Iowa
• our school library
• Washington, D.C.
• the police station

Which of these was NOT a reason why the Declaration of Independence was written?

• It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain.
• It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans.
• It made tea free for everyone.

The Declarations says that people have the right to life, _______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• holiday
• taxing
• rights
• liberty

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What was the purpose of the Declaration?

• to declare independence from France.
• to declare independence from Germany.
• to declare independence from Cuba.
• to declare independence from England

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