

Understanding the Declaration of Independence
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Hard
Richard Meglio
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What important historical document is the main topic of this video?
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
The Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
On what date was the Declaration of Independence first signed?
June 28th, 1776
July 4th, 1776
September 17th, 1787
December 15th, 1791
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept today?
The White House
The Library of Congress
The National Archives Museum
Independence Hall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Thirteen Colonies decide to create the Declaration of Independence?
To form an alliance with France
To declare war on Spain
To explain why they were forming a new country
To establish a new currency
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many days did it take Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence with the help of a committee?
7 days
10 days
17 days
28 days
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original, longer title of the Declaration of Independence before it was shortened?
The American Freedom Document
A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America, in General Congress Assembled
The Colonies' Proclamation of Freedom
The United States' Founding Statement
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