Declaration of Independence Essentials

Declaration of Independence Essentials

Assessment

Passage

History

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Paige Segerstrom

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To formally separate the 13 colonies from Great Britain

To declare war on Great Britain

To establish a new government system

To gain support from Spain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pamphlet played a significant role in shifting public opinion towards independence?

Common Sense by Thomas Paine

The Federalist Papers

Poor Richard's Almanack

The Rights of Man

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the preamble of the Declaration of Independence assert?

All men are created equal and have unalienable rights

The colonies are free and independent states

The grievances against King George III

The need for a new government

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?

56

13

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100