Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?

• 5

• 2

• 7

What is the first section of the Declaration called?

• Introduction

• Preamble

• Starter

Why was this document written?

• The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The French told the colonist to write a letter

• Both A & B

Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• love

• learning

• liberty

Which section of the Declaration of Independence is the longest?

• 1st section

• 5th section

• 3rd section

The Bill of Indictment was the section of the Declaration that included all of the grievances. A grievance can be described as which of the following?

• Complaint

• Compliment

• Argument

How many grievances were in the Declaration of Independence?

• 10

• 28

• 19

Haw many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 5

• 100

• 56

Why did the men sign the document?

• to announce to the King George they wanted change

• They were forced to sign it.

• To show off their power to other patriots.