Declaration of Independence Quiz

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• June 30, 1776

• August 2, 1776

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare the rights of the American people

• To declare war against Great Britain

• To establish a new form of government

• To dissolve the political bands with Great Britain

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

• The laws of nature

• The will of the king

• The consent of the governed

• Divine Providence

What are the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and Justice

• Life, Liberty, and Equality

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty, and Property

When is it justified for the people to alter or abolish their government?

• Whenever the government becomes destructive of their rights

• Whenever the government becomes too powerful

• Whenever they desire a change in leadership

• Whenever they disagree with the government's policies

What is the purpose of the list of grievances against the King of Great Britain?

• To appeal to the British people for support

• To demonstrate the King's tyranny

• To justify the American Revolution

• To provide historical context

What is the significance of the phrase 'all men are created equal'?

• It asserts the equality of all individuals

• It promotes social equality

• It establishes a classless society

• It guarantees equal outcomes for everyone

What is the role of prudence in relation to changing governments?

• Prudence encourages immediate revolution

• Prudence supports radical reform

• Prudence dictates that governments should never be changed

• Prudence advises caution and careful consideration

What is the purpose of the concluding paragraph of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish the United States as an independent nation

• To declare war against Great Britain

• To pledge the lives and fortunes of the signers

• To appeal to other nations for support

Who were the primary authors of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington and John Adams

• Thomas Paine and James Madison

• John Hancock and Samuel Adams