Declaration Quiz

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

Which Enlightenment idea is reflected in the Declaration of Independence?

• Divine right of kings
• Social contract
• Absolute monarchy
• Rule by aristocracy

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To create a new national government
• To explain why the colonies were separating from Britain
• To establish peace with Native American tribes
• To declare war on all European nations

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?

• From the monarchy
• From the consent of the governed
• From the military
• From wealthy landowners

Which of the following is NOT listed as an unalienable right in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life
• Liberty
• Property
• The pursuit of happiness

What does the Declaration of Independence say about people's rights if the government becomes destructive?

• People should elect new leaders
• People should obey the government
• People have the right to alter or abolish it
• People must move to another country

Which section of the Declaration lists the grievances against King George III?

• The Preamble
• The List of Complaints
• The Statement of Human Rights
• The Conclusion

What was the immediate effect of the Declaration of Independence?

• It ended the Revolutionary War
• It united the colonies in their fight against Britain
• It was rejected by the Continental Congress
• It led to peace talks with Britain

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1781

Which group of people was excluded from the rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence at the time it was written?

• White landowners
• Women and enslaved people
• Colonial soldiers
• British merchants