Declaration of Independence Quiz

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• September 17, 1776

Which philosophical influence is evident in the Declaration of Independence?

• Karl Marx

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Immanuel Kant

What are the “unalienable Rights” mentioned in the Declaration?

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom, Equality, and Justice

• Life, Liberty, and Security

Which body adopted the Declaration of Independence?

• The Continental Congress

• The Constitutional Convention

• The British Parliament

• The United States Senate

What does the Declaration of Independence state about the source of government power?

• The consent of the governed

• The power of the monarchy

• The authority of the church

• The wealth of the nation

Which king is addressed in the Declaration of Independence?

• King Louis XVI

• King George III

• King Charles II

• King James II

What action does the Declaration of Independence justify?

• Forming alliances with other nations

• Declaring war on Britain

• Dissolving political ties with Britain

• Establishing a new constitution

Which section of the Declaration lists the grievances against the king?

• The Preamble

• The Indictment

• The Conclusion

• The Resolution

What is the purpose of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

• To control the people

• To protect the rights of the people

• To expand territory

• To collect taxes