Quiz on the Declaration of Independence
Authored by Cheryl Strauss
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the date the Declaration of Independence was official?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1789
July 4, 1800
July 4, 1750
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Declaration state about changing long-established governments?
They should never be changed
They should be changed for light and transient causes
They should not be changed for light and transient causes
They should be changed frequently
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Declaration suggest about the form of government?
It should be rigid and unchangeable
It should be flexible and adaptable
It should be based on ancient traditions
It should be based on the wealth of the nation
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the document refer to as "self-evident"?
The need for war
The equality of all men
The importance of wealth
The superiority of one nation
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the document imply about the foundation of new governments?
It should be based on wealth
It should be based on principles
It should be based on military power
It should be based on tradition
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the document say about the pursuit of happiness?
It is a privilege
It is an unalienable right
It is a luxury
It is a duty
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RI.9-10.7
CCSS.RL.8.7
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
CCSS.RI.7.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the Preamble in the Declaration of Independence?
To list complaints against the British government
To explain why the Continental Congress created the document
To declare the colonies as independent states
To outline the natural rights of citizens
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
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