Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, History, Social Studies

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial covers the life and achievements of Thomas Jefferson, focusing on his love for science and education, his role as the main author of the Declaration of Independence, and his presidency as the third president of the United States. It also highlights his depiction on the nickel and his contributions as a founding father.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

He was a critic.

He was the main author.

He was a signatory.

He was a translator.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Thomas Jefferson born?

Virginia

Massachusetts

Pennsylvania

New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'colony' refer to in the context of Virginia's history?

A place with its own government

A place controlled by another country

A place with a monarchy

A place with no government

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Declaration of Independence?

To form a new religion

To gain freedom from Britain

To declare war on France

To establish a monarchy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Thomas Jefferson believe about education?

It should be optional

It should be free for all voters

It should be limited to the wealthy

It should be expensive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as president?

One term

Two terms

Three terms

Four terms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which coin features Thomas Jefferson and his house, Monticello?

Quarter

Nickel

Dime

Penny

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is depicted on the back of the nickel?

The Statue of Liberty

The White House

The Capitol Building

Monticello

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Thomas Jefferson considered one of the founding fathers?

He discovered America

He was the first president

He was a famous scientist

He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence