Understanding the Declaration of Independence
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Social Studies
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12th Grade
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Easy
Jason McNerney
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
It marked the formal separation of the thirteen American colonies from British rule.
It was a treaty between the colonies and Britain.
It was a document outlining trade agreements.
It was a declaration of war against Britain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who primarily drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which principle is emphasized in the preamble of the Declaration of Independence?
Equality and individual rights
Economic prosperity
Military strength
Religious freedom
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Declaration of Independence assert about governments that become destructive to rights?
They can be altered or abolished.
They should be supported.
They must be ignored.
They should be expanded.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the Declaration of Independence displayed today?
National Archives in Washington, D.C.
The White House
The Library of Congress
Independence Hall
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What day did we sign the declaration of independence?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1986
July 4, 1976
July 2, 1776
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The declaration of independence was inspired by what enlightenment thinker?
Jim Cook
Jim Locke
James Lock
John Locke
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