The Declaration of Independence

What are the rights that Thomas Jefferson argued that everyone is born with?  

• life, liberty, and having fun

  
  

• life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

  
  

• making money

The Second Continental Congress met in July 1775 for a last attempt to make peace with King George III. What did they do?

• They sent a petition called the "Magnolia Branch Petition" to King George III.

• They sent a card called the "Olive Branch Petition" to the president.

• They sent a petition called the "Olive Branch Petition" to King George III.

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was read to the colonists?

• July 4, 2001

  
  

• July 4, 1776

  
  

• September 4, 1776

  
  

Who made sure that their signature was large enough that King George III could read it without his glasses?

• John Hancock

  
  

• Hank Hancock

• Mrs. Oblak

• Mrs. V

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

  
  

• Thomas Jones

• Jefferson Thomas

Who was nominated (asked) to be the leader of the Continental Army

• Georgia Washingon

• George Washington

• William Washington

• John Hancock

The introduction that explained why the declaration was being written is ______________.

• The Signatures

• The Preamble

• The Proamble

• The Declaration of fourth of July

The introduction that explained why the declaration was being written is ______________.

• The Signatures

• The Preamble

• The Proamble

• The Declaration of fourth of July

This section showed that the delegates agreed with the Declaration of Independence.

• Declaration of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Signatures

________________ stated that people are born with certain rights that cannot be taken away from them.

• Declaration of Rights

• The Preamble

• The Signatures