Declaration of Independence Study Guide

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1777

• June 4, 1779

• June 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence represents...

• the people of America

• life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• fun, life and good times

• equality, life and happiness

The 4 parts to the Declaration are the Introduction, Preamble, List of Grievances, and Resolution

• True

• False

Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• Mobile, Alabama

• Washington, D.C.

• Dallas, Texas

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Which group of delegates voted and signed the Declaration of Independence?

• Democratic Party

• Continental Congress

• Republican Party

• We the people

The Declaration of Independence stated that the colonist thought the King had mistreated them.

• True

• False

It took Thomas Jefferson ___ to write the Declaration of Independence?

• 1 year

• 7 weeks

• 11 months

• 17 days

Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

The Declaration of Independence declared freedom from?

• unfair British laws

• bullies

• overcrowding

• slavery