American Revolution Day 8

What is the title of this document?

• Preamble-Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

• Bill of Rights

• Emancipation Proclamation

Who is credited with writing this document?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

How does the document define unalienable rights?

• Rights that cannot be taken away

• Rights given by the government

• Rights that are earned

• Rights that are temporary

What could have happened to the signers of the Declaration if they were discovered?

• Charged with treason

• Rewarded by the King

• Ignored by the British

• Promoted to higher positions

Which document states that all men are created equal?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

• Federalist Papers

What does the Declaration of Independence say about the rights of the people?

• They are endowed by their Creator

• They are given by the King

• They are earned through service

• They are temporary privileges

What does the Declaration of Independence say about government power?

• It is derived from the consent of the governed

• It is absolute and unquestionable

• It is granted by the King

• It is based on military strength

What does the Declaration of Independence suggest about changing government?

• It is the right of the people

• It is forbidden

• It is unnecessary

• It is a last resort

What is the historical significance of July 4th in the United States?

• Independence Day

• Thanksgiving

• Memorial Day

• Labor Day

Who was named the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• King George III

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams