Social Studies Declaration of Independence and Constitution

When do we celebrate American Independence Day?

• July 12th

• June 4th

• January 1st

• July 4th

What country gifted us the Statue of Liberty?

• Mexico

• Britain

• France

• Canada

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To give Americans freedom from Britain.

• To help Americans have power over other countries.

• To allow Americans join a new country.

• To teach Americans how to be citizens.

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The Declaration states that all men are created

• independent

• different

• equal

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Unalienable rights are for all American citizens.

• True

• False

What year did Americans get their freedom?

• 2023

• 1776

• 1601

• 1892

How many people attended the Constitutional Convention?

• 70

• 20

• 55

• 3

Why did the 13 Colonies want to live Britain and start a new country called America?

• They were not making enough money in their careers and wanted to make more.

• They wanted to be located somewhere with better weather conditions.

• They wanted to take over the country.

• They were being treated unfairly.

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What are the three principles of the Declaration of Independence? Choose all the correct answers. Choose more than one.

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Love

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Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• Montana

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• New York

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