Declaration of Independence Quiz

What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1774

• 1776

• 1787

• 1791

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which of the following is NOT a principle stated in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality

In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• Philadelphia

• New York City

• Boston

• Washington, D.C.

Who was the King of England at the time of the Declaration of Independence?

• King Charles I

• King Henry VIII

• King George III

• King James II

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

• Monarchs

• The people

• Military leaders

• Religious institutions

What document influenced the structure and content of the Declaration of Independence?

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

The Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal. In the context of the time, who did this refer to?

• All inhabitants of the colonies

• All free white men

• All men regardless of race

• All men except slaves

What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war against England

• To establish the United States Constitution

• To outline the grievances against the British King

• To proclaim religious freedom

Which of the following is NOT a right listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom from housing government soldiers in colonial homes

• Freedom of assembly

• Right to bear arms