Declaration of Independence Quiz

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To dissolve the political bands with another country

• To secure the rights of the American people

According to the Declaration of Independence, where do governments derive their powers from?

• The consent of the governed

• The divine right of kings

• The military

• The laws of nature

When is it the right of the people to alter or abolish a government?

• Whenever they disagree with the government's policies

• Whenever the government becomes destructive of their rights

• Whenever they want a change in leadership

• Whenever they feel like it

What are some examples of abuses and usurpations by the King of Great Britain?

• Refusing to pass necessary laws

• Dissolving representative houses

• Obstructing the administration of justice

• All of the above

What is the main reason for the American colonies wanting to separate from Great Britain?

• To establish an absolute monarchy

• To gain economic independence

• To expand their territory

• To create a new religion

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war against Great Britain

• To establish a new government

• To seek redress for grievances

• To negotiate a peace treaty

Which of the following is NOT listed as a grievance against the British Crown?

• Quartering large bodies of armed troops among the colonists

• Imposing taxes on the colonists without their consent

• Suspending the legislatures of the colonies

• Establishing an arbitrary government in a neighboring province

What action did King George III take that led to the declaration of independence?

• Abdicating the throne

• Declaring war against the colonies

• Plundering the seas

• Waging war against the colonies

What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence pledge?

• Their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor

• Their loyalty to the British Crown

• Their allegiance to the British Parliament

• Their support for the British military

What power did the Declaration of Independence grant to the newly formed United States?

• The power to levy war

• The power to establish commerce

• The power to conclude peace

• All of the above