Declaration of Independence

Who was the primary writer of The Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Benjamin Franklin

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The Declaration of Independence speaks directly to which people? (Choose all that apply)

• King George

• The Citizens of England

• Queen Elizabeth

• Abraham Lincoln

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We celebrate the signing of the Declaration on what date?

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The Declaration of Independence is, at its core, what kind of letter?

• A job application

• A letter of recommendation

• A break up letter

• A letter of resignation

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The ​ (a)   of Independence was an early American document which stated that the American colonies wanted to be ​ (b)   from Great ​ (c)   and the reasons WHY they wanted this ​ (d)  

• Declaration
• free
• Britain
• independence
• Proclamation
• slaves
• Italy
• dependence

Answer explanation

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, PA @ Independence Hall.

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Add the correct words to the quote from the Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be

(a)   That all men are created ​ (b)   and are endowed by their creator with certain ​ (c)   , that among these are ​ (d)   , ​ (e)   , and the pursuit of happiness"

• self evident
• equal
• Unalienable Rights
• life
• liberty
• justice

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