Declaration of Independence

What year did the American colonies decide to formally separate from Great Britain?

• 1820

• 1776

• 1750

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

How many men were chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence called?

• The Preamble

• The Introduction

• The Beginning

Which section of the Declaration of Independence states that all men are created equal?

• The List of Grievances

• The Declaration of Natural Rights

• The Preamble

What does the Declaration of Independence say about the power of government?

• It comes from the people.

• It comes from the military.

• It comes from the king.

Who did the colonists list their complaints against in the Declaration of Independence?

• Parliament

• King George III

What did the final section of the Declaration of Independence declare?

• The colonies were free and independent states

• The colonies wanted a new king

• The colonies wanted peace

On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

• August 4, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• June 11, 1776

What does the preamble of the Declaration of Independence discuss?

• The reasons for separation

• The list of complaints