Gallopade: The Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• King George III

• Thomas Paine

• Paul Revere

• Thomas Jefferson

Which key part of the Declaration of Independence is being described?

Lists complaints against King George III including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Declaration

Which key part of the Declaration of Independence is being described?

Explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away.

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Declaration

Which key part of the Declaration of Independence is being described?

Officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from British rule.

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Declaration

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to end the Revolutionary War.

• True

• False

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to gain support from powerful European nations.

• True

• False

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to gain colonial representation in Parliament.

• True

• False

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to declare independence from Great Britain.

• True

• False

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to keep the colonies independent and separate from each other.

• True

• False

The colonists wrote the Declaration of Independence to build support amongst colonists by explaining the reasons for independence.

• True

• False