Discovering the Declaration of Independence

Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept?

• The Smithsonian Museum

• The White House

• The National Archives Museum

• Independence Hall

What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• 1800

• 1787

• 1781

• 1776

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

How many colonies declared independence from Great Britain?

• 10

• 50

• 15

• 13

Why did the 13 colonies declare independence?

• To join another country

• For economic reasons only

• To form their own country

• Because of unfair treatment by Great Britain

What was the original title of the Declaration of Independence?

• The Great American Declaration

• The Independence Declaration

• A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America in General Congress Assembled

• The Freedom Document

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 104

• 76

• 34

• 56

Where was the Declaration of Independence voted on and signed?

• The Liberty Bell Center

• Independence Hall

• The White House

• The National Archives Museum

What rights does the Declaration of Independence mention?

• Freedom, Equality, Justice

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Honor, Liberty, and Peace

• Equality, Liberty, and Democracy