Declaration of Independence Quiz

Part 1: Which year was the Declaration of Independence written?

• 1754

• 1776

• 1783

• 1786

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Part 2: Based on your answer for Part 1, when was the Declaration of Independence written in relation to the American Revolution?

• Before the American Revolution

• During the American Revolution

• After the American Revolution

• 10 Years After the American Revolution

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What event is depicted in the image?

• Boston Tea Party

• Boston Massacre

• French and Indian War

• Intolerable Acts

Choose the correct answer from each drop-down menu to complete the statement. Benjamin Franklin drew this political cartoon in order to encourage colonists to unite and fight a common enemy.

• unite and fight a common enemy

• celebrate their independence

• negotiate with the British

• form a new government

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This graphic organizer shows freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Which of the following freedoms are guaranteed by the 1st Amendment? Select THREE correct answers.

• Freedom to assemble peacefully

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• No unreasonable searches and seizures

• The right to a jury trial

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I am considered the "Father of the Constitution." I am from Virginia. I am one of the authors of the Federalist papers. Who am I?

• Benjamin Franklin

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Roger Sherman

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Which of the following titles BEST describe the events listed above?

• Effects of European Exploration

• Effects of British Colonization

• Causes of the French and Indian War

• Causes of the American Revolution

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Study the timeline above. When did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1801

• 1803

• 1804

• 1812

Think about the invention shown in the image above. When Eli Whitney invented his machine, how EFFECTIVE was it?

• It was only a different method of processing cotton.

• It actually slowed down the process of cleaning cotton.

• It greatly sped up the process of cleaning cotton.

• It was not effective process of cleaning cotton.

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This map shows the territorial acquisitions of the United States. Which location on the map doubled the size of the United States and gave it control of the Mississippi River? Select the correct answer.

• D

• A

• C

• E

• B