Declaration of Independence Quiz

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To continue being ruled by Great Britain

• To seek help from other countries

• To declare independence from Great Britain

• To form a new country with Great Britain

Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson

What did Thomas Paine argue in his pamphlet Common Sense?

• To expand the British rule

• To seek peace with Great Britain

• To remain loyal to Great Britain

• To become independent from Great Britain

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

• July 4th, 1776

• June 4th, 1776

• September 4th, 1776

• August 2nd, 1776

Who considered the Continental Congress to be traitors?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• King George III

What did the second part of the Declaration of Independence include?

• A formal declaration of war

• Basic human rights

• A statement of independence from Britain

• A list of grievances against King George III

Who made a few minor edits to Thomas Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Robert R Livingston

• Roger Sherman

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the first part of the Declaration of Independence lay out?

• Basic human rights

• A statement of independence from Britain

• A list of grievances against King George III

• A formal declaration of war

When do we celebrate Independence Day?

• September 4th

• June 4th

• July 4th

• August 2nd