Declaration of Independence

Who was appointed to write the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

How many colonies were at war with Britain when the Declaration of Independence was declared?

• 13

• 15

• 10

• 12

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To establish a new government

• To form an alliance with France

• To declare independence from Britain

• To declare war on Britain

On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

• August 1, 1776

• July 2, 1776

• June 28, 1776

• July 4, 1776

Who did not sign the Declaration of Independence because he hoped for peace with Britain?

• John Hancock

• Robert R. Livingston

• Roger Sherman

• John Dickenson

What famous statement is found in the Declaration of Independence?

• "A house divided against itself cannot stand."

• "Give me liberty or give me death!"

• "Ask not what your country can do for you..."

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

What was the main reason the colonies wanted independence?

• Because of the bad things the king had done

• To establish their own trade policies

• To expand their territories

• To avoid paying taxes

What did the colonies do after declaring their independence?

• Formed a new government immediately

• Joined the British Empire again

• Sent a copy to the British government

• Declared war on France