Exploring the Declaration of Independence through School House Rock

The video discusses the significance of fireworks on July 4th, linking them to the celebration of American independence. It provides a historical overview of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the drafting process by key figures like Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. The video explains the impact of the Declaration on the colonies and England, emphasizing the colonists' fight for their rights. It concludes with a reflection on the ongoing celebration of independence and the values enshrined in the Declaration.

What colors are mentioned in relation to the fireworks on the Fourth of July?

• Red, White, and Blue

• Blue, Green, and Yellow

• Purple, Orange, and White

• Green, Yellow, and Red

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In what year did the original colonists declare their independence?

• 1783

• 1781

• 1776

• 1775

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Who wrote that it is common sense to get another government if the current one does not provide basic rights?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Paine

• John Adams

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Which of the following was NOT a member of the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• Roger Sherman

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

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What did the Continental Congress declare in 1776?

• The freedom of the colonies

• The start of a new war

• The end of slavery

• The right to bear arms

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What was the reaction of England when they heard the news of the Declaration?

• They celebrated

• They ignored it

• They supported it

• They were furious

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How many names were underlined on the Declaration of Independence?

• 56

• 39

• 26

• 13

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What do the first 13 states turn the sky into on the Fourth of July?

• A flag

• A birthday cake

• A battlefield

• A rainbow

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What unalienable rights are mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and Freedom

• Life, Liberty, and Justice

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Life, Liberty, and Property

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What phrase is used to describe the self-evident truths in the Declaration?

• All men are created equal

• All men are independent

• All men are born free

• All men have rights

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