The Declaration of Independence

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

• 1776

• 1774

• 1783

• 1801

Who were the members of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Franklin, Hamilton

• Adams, Hancock, Franklin, Sherman, Jay

• Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hancock

• Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Sherman, Livingston

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

What is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline new laws

• To introduce the document

• To declare war

• To list grievances

Which right is NOT listed as an unalienable right in the Declaration of Independence?

• Liberty

• Happiness

• Property

• Life

What is the main idea of the Declaration of Natural Rights section?

• To list the colonies' resources

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To outline the rights inherent to all people

• To establish a new government

Against whom were the grievances in the Declaration of Independence directed?

• The French King

• The British Parliament

• The Spanish Crown

• King George III

What action did the Declaration of Independence state the colonies had the right to do due to grievances?

• Start a war

• Request a new king

• Pay no taxes

• Form a new government

On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

• September 3, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• June 11, 1776

What does the Declaration of Independence declare about the status of the colonies?

• They are seeking reconciliation

• They are under French protection

• They are free and independent states

• They remain British colonies