Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams

How long did it take to write the Declaration of Idependence?

• A few days.
• Just a week.
• two weeks

• Over a year.

Name two persons who checked and revised the Declaration of Independence?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which part of the Constitution explains why the Declaration was written?

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Amendments

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• to promote unity among the colonies

• to establish a new laws

• to request more rights from the British crown

• to break free from British control

What part of the Declaration declares the rights of the colonist?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Declaration of Rights

What three rights are declared in the Declaration of rights?

• Freedom of Speech, Right to Bear Arms, Right to Privacy
• Equality, Justice, and Fairness
• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
• Health Care, Education, and Employment

What part is the longest section of the Declaration of Independence?

• The preamble outlining the purpose
• The conclusion summarizing the document
• The introduction stating the reasons for independence
• The list of grievances against King George III

How many grievances were filed against King George III?

• 15
• 10
• 28

• 42

What two major grievances did the colonist have against King George III?