Andrew declaration of independence

Who were the members of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• Jefferson, Adams, Madison, Franklin, Hamilton

• Adams, Hancock, Franklin, Sherman, Jay

• Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hancock

• Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Sherman, Livingston

In what year did the American colonies decide to formally separate from Great Britain?

• 1776

• 1774

• 1783

• 1801

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

What is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To outline new laws

• To introduce the document

• To declare war

• To list grievances

Against whom were the grievances in the Declaration of Independence directed?

• The French King

• The British Parliament

• The Spanish Crown

• King George III