We Declare Independence!

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

In which city was the Declaration of Independence written?

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Boston

• Washington D.C.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• To declare freedom from British rule

• To establish a new monarchy

• To create a new religion

• To form an alliance with France

What did the Declaration of Independence state about all men?

• All men are created equal

• All men should pay taxes

• All men must serve in the army

• All men should own land

Who was the Declaration of Independence sent to after it was signed?

• The king of Great Britain

• The President of the United States

• The French government

• The Spanish king

What did the Founding Fathers believe was worth fighting for?

• Freedom and equality

• Wealth and power

• Land and resources

• Trade and commerce