Declaration of Independence Quiz

What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

What was the function of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare war on Britain

• To establish a new government

• To announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• To create a new constitution

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed? When was it initially adopted?

• July 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• September 17, 1787

Why do you think the authors of the declaration listed grievances against King George III?

• To justify the colonies' break from Britain

• To praise the king's leadership

• To request more resources from Britain

• To establish a trade agreement

What effect did “Common Sense” have in the colonies?

• It encouraged independence from Britain

• It supported British rule

• It proposed a new form of government

• It discouraged rebellion

The Declaration of Independence is still relevant today because it represents fundamental rights.

• True

• False

Who primarily authored the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

Which section of the Declaration of Independence outlines the colonies' grievances against the British crown?

• The Conclusion

• The Preamble

• The List of Grievances

• The Introduction

What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on other countries?

• It led to immediate peace with Britain

• It caused other countries to support Britain

• It inspired other nations to seek independence

• It was largely ignored internationally

What role did the Declaration of Independence play in shaping American identity?

• It discouraged democratic governance

• It defined the principles of freedom and equality

• It established a monarchy

• It promoted colonial dependence on Britain