The Declaration of Independence

What was the name of England's first permanent settlement in North America?

• Boston

• New York

• Jamestown

• Plymouth

Which act required colonists to provide lodging for British soldiers?

• The Townshend Acts

• The Stamp Act

• The Quartering Act

• The Tea Act

What event directly resulted in the closure of Boston's port?

• The Stamp Act Protest

• The Intolerable Acts

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What does the famous line from the Declaration of Independence state about human rights?

• All men have the right to obey the king

• All men are created equal with rights to life, liberty, and property

• All men have the right to freedom and justice

• All men are created equal with rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness