Exploring the Origins of the Declaration of Independence

Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

Which event is considered the first major act of defiance against British taxation?

• Boston Massacre

• Intolerable Acts

• Boston Tea Party

• Stamp Act

Why did the delegates decide to declare independence in July 1776?

• To gain support from France

• To protest the Stamp Act

• To establish a new government

• To end the Revolutionary War

What does the phrase 'all men are created equal' signify in the Declaration?

• All people should follow the same religion

• All people should have the same job

• All people have the same rights

• All people have the same wealth

Which Enlightenment philosopher greatly influenced Thomas Jefferson's ideas in the Declaration?

• Voltaire

• Rousseau

• John Locke

• Montesquieu

What are the 'unalienable rights' mentioned in the Declaration?

• Life, liberty, and justice

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Life, liberty, and equality

• Life, liberty, and property

What is the 'social contract' as described by John Locke?

• An agreement between the government and foreign nations

• An agreement among society members on the form of government

• A contract between the king and his subjects

• A treaty between different states

Which grievance against the king is mentioned in the Declaration?

• Imposing taxes without consent

• Granting independence

• Providing representation in Parliament

• Allowing free trade

Which revolution was notably influenced by the American Declaration of Independence?

• Russian Revolution

• French Revolution

• Chinese Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

What was the Declaration of Sentiments, and when was it released?

• A document for environmental rights, 1970

• A document for labor rights, 1900

• A document for civil rights, 1865

• A document for women's rights, 1848