Test Declaration of Independence

Who is credited as the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

The phrase "all men are created equal" in the Declaration of Independence is an example of:

• Religious doctrine
• Economic policy
• Military strategy
• Democratic ideals

What philosophical concept did the Declaration use to justify independence?

• Divine right of kings
• Marxist theory of class struggle
• Social contract theory
• Doctrine of manifest destiny

The Declaration argues that when a government fails to protect the people's rights, the people have the right to:

• Alter or abolish the government and institute a new one.
• Petition the government for redress of grievances.
• Appeal to the international community for intervention.
• Accept the government's authority without question.

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

• 1773
• 1774
• 1775
• 1776

Which of the following is NOT one of the "unalienable rights" mentioned in the Declaration?

• Life
• Liberty
• Property
• Pursuit of Happiness

The Declaration of Independence was a formal statement explaining why the 13 American colonies wanted to become:

• A monarchy
• An independent nation
• A part of France
• A confederation of states

Which country was the Declaration of Independence declaring independence from?

• France
• Spain
• Great Britain
• Netherlands

What present-day federal holiday in the United States celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?

• Memorial Day
• Veterans Day
• Presidents Day
• Independence Day

In the context of the Declaration, what does the term "consent of the governed" refer to?

• The king's approval
• The people's agreement to be ruled
• The colonies' surrender
• The British Parliament's decision