Quiz on the Declaration of Independence

Who were the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, John Adams, Robert Livingston, and Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson, John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, and John Jay

• John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

What did the Declaration of Independence state about governments?

• Governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed

• Governments are created by the king and have absolute power

• Governments are formed by the wealthy and powerful

• Governments are established by the military

When did Congress vote to declare independence?

• July 2, 1776

• June 11, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

Where is the Declaration of Independence displayed?

• The National Archives in Washington, D.C.

• The Library of Congress

• The White House

• The Smithsonian Institution

How many words are in the Declaration of Independence?

• About 1,300 words

• About 2,000 words

• About 500 words

• About 1,000 words

Why is the Declaration of Independence such an important document?