American Revolution Quiz

Who proposed the resolution to the Second Continental Congress that the United Colonies are, and of right, ought to be Free and Independent States?

• Richard Henry Lee

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

When was the vote for the Declaration of Independence counted?

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• June 7, 1776

• August 2, 1776

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• Alexander Hamilton

What are the core values mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom, Justice, and Equality

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Justice, Equality, and Freedom

What does the Declaration state about the rights of all men?

• All men are created equal

• All men are created different

• All men are created to serve

• All men are created to rule

According to the Declaration, from where do governments derive their just powers?

• From the consent of the governed

• From the king

• From the military

• From the wealthy

What does the Declaration say people have the right to do if the government becomes destructive?

• Alter or abolish it

• Support it

• Ignore it

• Strengthen it

How many grievances against King George III are listed in the Declaration of Independence?

• 27

• 13

• 10

• 15

What was the punishment for treason against the British government?

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Exile

• Fines

How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?

• Fifty-six

• Thirteen

• Twenty-seven

• Forty-five