Declaration of Independence Test

What country were the colonists trying to declare independence from?

• United States
• France
• England
• Hamilton

Who was the King they wanted to break away from and had grievances with?

• King Ferdinand XiV
• King Tut
• King George III
• King Charles

How many colonies were there?

• 3
• 7
• 13
• 17

Which state was NOT one of the 13 colonies

• New Jersey (NJ)
• Massachusetts (MA)
• Florida (Fl)
• Georgia (GA)

Which state was NOT part of the 13 colonies?

• North Carolina (NC)
• South Carolina (SC)
• Maryland (MD)
• Texas (TX)

Why were all of the 13 colonies located along the east coast?

Where did the Continental Congress meet to develop and write the Declaration of Independence?

• Philadelphia
• Atlanta
• Boston
• Pittsburgh

What body congress approved the Declaration of Independence

• Second Continental Congress
• Third Eye of Congress
• First Order
• Fourth son of John

Who was the MAIN author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• Ms. Haines

What was the preamble?

• Explained why the second continental congress was writing the declaration of independence
• The list of 27 complaints against King George III
• declares a complete break with Britain and its King and claims the powers of an independent country.
• None of the above