Independence Quiz

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1776

• 1781

• 1775

• 1783

Which of the following was a key reason for declaring independence from Britain?

• To form an alliance with France

• High taxes without representation

• To adopt a new flag

• To elect a president

What is the significance of July 4th in American history?

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Constitution

• The adoption of the Declaration of Independence

• George Washington's birthday

Who was the President of the Continental Congress when the Declaration was adopted?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

How many colonies declared their independence from Britain in the Declaration of Independence?

• 13

• 10

• 15

• 12

Which of the following rights is NOT explicitly mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life

• Liberty

• The pursuit of happiness

• The right to vote

What was a major consequence of the Declaration of Independence?

• It ended the Revolutionary War.

• It started the Revolutionary War.

• It created the first American flag.

• It established the United States Constitution.

Which document influenced the Declaration of Independence by emphasizing natural rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• Two Treatises of Government by John Locke

What was the primary purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To establish a new government

• To invite other countries to join the conflict