Declaration of Independence Quiz Review

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• Benjamin Franklin

What are the three inalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing
• Life, Liberty and Death
• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

What event completes the timeline?1. First Continental Congress2. Petition to King is sent3. ________________________4. Second Continental Congress

• the Boston Massacre defendants are tried
• the Battles of Lexington and Concord
• the Proclamation of 1763 bands westward settlement
• the Stamp Act repealed

On which date was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress? 

• May 4, 1607
• January 23, 1620
• September 17, 1787
• July 4, 1776

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.
• an act of treason.
• an act of bravery.
• an act of insanity.

Who wrote a pamphlet called "Common Sense"?

• George Washington
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson
• Patrick Henry

Who "acted as the government for the American Colonies" from May to July of 1776?

• The First Continental Congress

• The Second Continental Congress

• The Sons of Liberty

• British Parliament

rich landowners, people appointed by the king, and religious leaders

• Patriot

• Loyalist

"The King's power comes from God, so it is wrong to oppose or go against the King."

• Patriot

• Loyalist

Merchants and businessowners

• Loyalist

• Patriot