SS 2. 1907 Citizenship Test

Which of the following is not a reason colonists came to America?

• freedom

• political liberty

• religious freedom

• study religious customs of Native Americans

Which of the following is not a reason colonists came to America?

• archaeological research

• economic opportunity

• practice their religion

• escape persecution

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• declared our independence from Canada

• declared our independence from France

• declared our independence from Great Britain

• declared our independence from Spain

What is not a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• life

• liberty

• property ownership

• pursuit of happiness

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• October 12, 1492

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787

• March 4, 1789

Who is the “Father of Our Country”?

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What is the capital of the United States?

• Boston, MA

• New York, NY

• Philadelphia, PA

• Washington, D.C.

How many states are there currently in our country? (1907)

• 13

• 27

• 39

• 46

Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

• because there were 13 original colonies

• because there were 13 signers of the Declaration of Independence

• because King George was the 13th king of England

• because 13 pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock