Liberty's Kids Quiz

Why was an official declaration needed according to the video?

• To fix the people to the American cause

• To negotiate with the Hessians

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish a new government

What was the significance of the Hessian troops' arrival?

• They brought supplies for the American troops

• They were hired by King George III to fight against the Americans

• They were allies of the Americans

• They were neutral observers

What did James and Henry hope to achieve by informing Dr. Franklin about the Hessians?

• To request more supplies

• To warn the British

• To get Congress to issue a proclamation of independence

• To negotiate peace with the Hessians

Why did Dr. Franklin refuse to write the Declaration of Independence?

• He believed others would tear it to shreds if they knew it was his work

• He was too busy with other tasks

• He did not support independence

• He was not a good writer

Who ultimately wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To gain popular support for the cause of independence

• To establish a new government

• To declare war on Britain

• To negotiate with the French

What did the delegates pledge to each other in support of the Declaration?

• Their lands and properties

• Their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor

• Their loyalty to the king

• Their military support

What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the American soldiers?

• It demoralized them

• It had no effect

• It inspired and spirited them

• It caused confusion