The Declaration of Independence For Kids | A Quick Crash Course on the Declaration

By the 1770s, how many colonies had emerged?

• 10

• 12

• 13

• 52

Who were the colonists subjects of?

• King Henry

• King George III

• King William

• Queen Elizabeth

 True or False

The colonists were forced to trade and pay taxes with England.

• True

• False

The Quartering Act said that the colonists were forced to:

• Pay their taxes in quarters

• Give a quarter of their income to England

• Pay for or provide the shelter/lodging (quarters) of British soldiers

How did the Americans push back against the forced British rules?

• They refused to fly the British flag.

• They refused to return home.

• They refused to buy British goods or trade with Great Britain 

True or False

The colonists had no vote, representation, or control in the Parliament of England. 

• True

• False

One of the most famous rebellions was noted as:

• Boston Tea Party

• Washington show-down

• Boston Mighty Rebellion

Which part of the Declaration listed complaints against the King and the British government (Parliament)?

• Preamble

• Grievances

• Natural Rights

What are the unalienable rights, or rights that cannot be taken away, according to the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Love, and Wealth

• Life, Laughter, and Power

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness

The Declaration of Independence was ratified (approved) by Congress on what historical date?

• May 21, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• October 21, 1775