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WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence MC Quiz (Honors)
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 6mins
This Virginia aristocrat, was the chief author of the American Declaration of Independence.
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Which of these are listed as the three unalienable rights listed in the Declaration of Independence? (check 3)
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Liberty
Freedom
What does it mean to have "unalienable rights"?
They cannot be taken away
They are listed in the Constitution
They have been won through court battles
They are open to interpretation
According to the Declaration of Independence, governments derive their powers from ______________________
a powerful, tyrannical King
a democratically elected government
God
the consent of the governed
The “He” who is repeatedly referenced in the document refers to __________________
Louis XVI, the King of France
George Washington
King George III of Great Britain
God
True or False? The Declaration of Independence is a remarkable document because it directly calls for the freedom and equality for women, slaves and Native Americans
True
False
The Declaration of Independence is divided into four parts; the longest of which is ________________
the Preamble
the Declaration of Natural Rights
the List of Grievances
the Resolution of Independence
Which of the following is TRUE?
The signers of the Declaration only signed with an assurance that they would be free from any persecution should the revolution fail
The signers of the Declaration only signed because they were promised that we would abolish slavery should we become independent
The signers of the Declaration risked their fortunes, lives and reputations if the revolution failed
All of the above are TRUE
According to the Declaration of Independence, what things can a free and independent state do? (check all that apply)
levy war
make peace
form alliances
conduct commerce
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence? (his signature is the largest)
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
The Declaration of Independence was mostly heavily influenced by the work of which of the following people?
Socrates
John Locke
Marquis de Lafayette
Bruce Springsteen
According to the Declaration, what responsibility do people have towards oppressive governments?
Ignore it
Overthrow it
Move somewhere else
Not pay taxes
In which year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
1789
1876
1879
Which of the following is TRUE about judges during the Colonial Era of British rule?
judges tenure and pay was determined by how well they did by the American colonists
judges tenure was for life and could not be impacted by an outside body
judges tenure and pay was determined by the King, solely
judges were banned from interacting with the crown
True or False? The Declaration of Independence was the first and only attempt to voice their concerns to the British government.
True
False
