Unit 2: The Declaration of Independence

Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the Declaration?

• Life
• Liberty
• Education
• Pursuit of Happiness

The Declaration was authorised by the:

• Second Continental Congress
• First Continental Congress
• British King
• New England Confederation

The Declaration of Independence was written by:

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington
• Alexander Hamilton
• John Adams

The Declaration of Independence included:

• Statements concerning the rights of individuals
• A list of specific grievances against England
• A Formal claim of independence from England
• All of the above

The Second Continental Congress had the task of carrying out the American Revolution.

• True
• False

The Declaration of Independence is not a constitution.

• True
• False

The Declaration was written in Washington, D.C.

• True
• False

The principles used in the Declaration of Independence were used in writing the U.S Constitution.

• True
• False

Richard Henry Lee wrote a resolution that would allow England more authority over the colonists.

• True
• False

What was Richard Henry Lee's resolution about?

• Proposed independence
• Told others to boycott English Goods
• Suggested making more taxes
• All of the above