Declaration of Independence

What famous founding father wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Samuel Adams

What was the date that the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• December 16, 1773

• April 18, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1776

Who was NOT a member of the Committee of Five?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Roger Sherman

• George Washington

What did the Continental Congress do with the Declaration once they had signed it?

• Made copies to send to the colonies

• Had it published in newspapers

• Sent a copy to the King of England

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is true about what was included in the Declaration of Independence?

• The Bill of Rights

• A list of bad things that the King of England had done to the colonies

• A list of the three branches of government

• A threat that the colonies would take over the country of Britain if the King did not stop the fighting

Which of the following statements is a famous quote from the Declaration of Independence?

• FIRST, We have granted to God, and by this our present Charter have confirmed

• Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation

• We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal

• If there be those who would not save the Union, unless they could at the same time save slavery

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?

• to discuss problems with England

• to plan a party for King George III

• to declare war

• to complain about the Sons of Liberty

What did the delegates discuss at the Second Continental Congress?

• How to get rid of the King

• What it would be like if France was their boss

• Breaking away from England and becoming their own country

• New laws that would make King George III happy

Everyone felt that becoming an independent nation was a great idea.

• true

• false

Why did some colonists feel they should remain loyal to Great Britain?

• they didn't want to get in trouble

• Great Britain had protected them for so long so they should stay

• they were afraid of another war

• they loved King George III