Early American History Quiz

What did the Declaration of Independence do?

• Freed the slaves

• Declared independence from England

• Sets-up the government

What are two rights in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Peace

• Joy

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1787

• July 4, 1667

• July 4, 1876

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

• July 14

• June 4

• June 14

• July 4

Who is the "Father of Our Country"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the first President?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Donald Trump

What are three reasons colonists came to America?

• freedom

• freedom of religion

• better economic opportunity

• high taxes

What is freedom of religion?

• You can practice any religion or no religion

• You have free speech

• You have to pay taxes

• People want to be free

Why did the colonists fight the British?

• freedom

• freedom of religion

• high taxes

• economic opportunity