Declaration of Independence

Of the men listed below, which one was NOT an author of the Declaration?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Roger Sherman

What was the name of the group of men who were selected as authors of the Declaration?

• Continental Congress

• Authors of Independence

• Committee of Five

• The Patriots

Select the colonies below that originally voted "NO" on declaring independence. (Pick 3)

• Pennsylvania

• Georgia

• Delaware

• Virginia

• South Carolina

In the end, the vote passed with 12 "YES" votes and 1 abstention. Which colony chose not to vote altogether?

• New Jersey

• North Carolina

• Massachusets

• New York

What date was the final draft accepted by congress? This is the date that is celebrated as our Independence Day in America.

• June 11, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• June 28, 1776

• July 4, 1777

In this document, there were many explanations given to the British by the colonists. Check all of the things explained in the Declaration. (Pick 3)

• Colonists claiming their freedom...

• They listed the horrible things the King had done...

• They listed the reasons they loved the British...

• WHY they wanted their freedoom...

• Colonists discussed the money they should be given...

How many members of Congress signed the Declaration?

• 56

• 5

• 13

• 55

Who was the first to sign the document?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Robert Livingston

• John Hancock

Which Committee of Five member did NOT get to sign the document?

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

• John Adams

Which of these signers later became one of our presidents?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Robert Livingston