Declaration of Independence Concepts

In what year were tensions rising in the American colonies, leading to calls for independence?

• 1770

• 1776

• 1781

• 1789

Where was the Second Continental Congress in session when calls for independence grew stronger?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Williamsburg, Virginia

What was the main task of the Committee of Five, chosen on June 11, 1776?

• To negotiate peace with Great Britain

• To organize a colonial army

• To draft the Declaration of Independence

• To elect a new colonial governor

Which of the following individuals was NOT a member of the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Robert Livingston

Which of these is NOT listed as a main part of the Declaration of Independence?

• The Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

• The List of Grievances

• The Resolution of Independence

What was the purpose of the Preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To list complaints against the King

• To declare war on Great Britain

• To introduce the document

• To outline the new government structure

Which of the following are considered unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Natural Rights?

• Freedom of speech, religion, and assembly

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• The right to bear arms, trial by jury, and property

• Education, healthcare, and housing

According to the Declaration of Natural Rights, where does the power of government originate?

• From the King

• From the military

• From the people

• From religious leaders

On what date was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

• June 11, 1776

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• September 17, 1787