Quiz on the Declaration of Independence

What is the date the Declaration of Independence was official?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1789

• July 4, 1800

• July 4, 1750

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which section of the Declaration of Independence explains the rights of citizens?

• The Preamble

• List of Grievances

• Natural Rights

• Resolution of Independence

Which section of the Declaration of Independence is the opening part?

• Natural Rights

• List of Grievances

• Resolution of Independence

• The Preamble

Which section of the Declaration of Independence addresses the British government directly?

• The Preamble

• Natural Rights

• List of Grievances

• Resolution of Independence