Parts of the Declaration of Independence

The Bill of Indictment was the section of the Declaration that included all of the grievances. A grievance can be described as which of the following?

• complaint

• compliment

• argument

• comment

How many grievances were in the Declaration of Independence?

• 10

• 28

• 30

• 29

The Statement of Independence (4th section) of the document explains why colonists should have their own rights.

• true

• false

Why is the date July 4th significant to the Declaration of Independence?

• Congress approved the document.

• That was when they started writing the document.

• It was Thomas Jefferson's birthday.

How many parts are in the Declaration of Independence?

• Five

• Four

• Two

• Ten

Which three things does the Declaration of Independence represent:

• life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

• wealth, intelligence, life

• people, liberty, rights

• rights, laws, taxes

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britain

• the start the American Revolution

• to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain.

• to instruct how a county wins its freedom.

What is the primary purpose of the Preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To list grievances against the King

• To declare war on Britain

• To outline the philosophical basis for independence

• To establish a new government

Which section of the Declaration of Independence lists the grievances against King George III?

• Preamble

• Bill of Indictment

• Conclusion

• Statement of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams