Street Smart Civics Edition: Declaration of Independence Part 2 Quiz

What is the prize for answering the final question correctly in the game show?

• $10

• $5

• $20

• $50

According to the Declaration of Independence, what did God create all men to be?

• Free and equal

• Servants of the British Monarchy

• Only Americans to be free

• Subjects of the King

Which philosopher's ideas about social contract influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• John Legend

• John McCain

• John Locke

• John Adams

What was the response of the Continental Congress to Richard Henry Lee's motion for independence?

• A heated debate

• Immediate acceptance

• Arresting Richard Henry Lee

• Immediate rejection

Who was referred to as 'The Colossus of Independence' by Thomas Jefferson?

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

What was a major grievance of the colonists against Britain?

• Land ownership issues

• Taxation without representation

• Lack of proper education

• Equal pay

Which document from the 13th century influenced the Declaration of Independence?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Federalist Papers

• The Magna Carta

Who primarily authored the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

What did the Declaration of Independence state about the government's role?

• To serve the monarchy

• To protect the freedom of the people

• To collect taxes

• To expand the empire

How many original copies of the Dunlap broadside of the Declaration were made?

• 200

• 400

• 100

• 300