Documents of the Revolution & Beyond

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 

• John Adams
• Thomas Paine
• Thomas Jefferson 
• George Washington

This was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.

• To put an end to slavery. 
• Make King George III happy.
• Ask for money to solve problems. 
• Explain why the colonies should be free. 

Which of the following ideas was in the Declaration of Independence? 

• Women and men are equal. 
• All rights can be taken away. 
• Great Britain has ruled the colonies unfairly. 
• People should obey governments even when they are unfair. 

What are the three rights the Declaration says cannot be taken away 

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
• Life, liberty, and equality. 
• Life, money, and a job. 
• Life, government, and the pursuit of happiness. 

According to the Declaration of Indpendence, where do governments get their power? 

• The king. 
• The people they govern. 
• The British soldiers.
• The Second Contentental Congress. 

Which Founding Document stated that we were no longer a part of Great Britain?

• Constitution

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• listed the colonists' complaints against King George.

• listed a man's natural rights.

• introduced the Declaration.

• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?

• If they signed their name, the French would come and get them.

• If they signed their name and didn't win the war, the British could arrest them.

• If they signed their name, the Native Americans could come and get them.

• If they signed their name, they wouldn't win the war.

Why was this document written?

• The Native Americans wanted their land back.

• To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.

• To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.

To whom was Thomas Jefferson referring when he stated, "All men are created equal"?

• all men of any age

• everyone, including children

• white, male landowners (wealthy)

• all men and women