WorksheetsChapter 4 - The Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
The Declaration of Independence says that people’s natural rights __________ be taken away.
can
cannot
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
King George III
Paul Revere
Today, laws __________ the principles of the Declaration of Independence for all people.
protect
change
end
At first, women, slaves, and American Indians __________ the principles in the Declaration of Independence..
were not covered by
protested against
refused to follow
What color is Mr. Fox's filing cabinet on the north side of the room?
green
orange
blue
red
The Declaration of Independence says that people establish government to _________ people’s natural rights.
establish
protect
restrict
The Declaration of Independence says that government derives its power from the _________
king
people
elected leaders
The Declaration of Independence says that when a government violates citizens’ rights, people should __________ .
obey the government
disobey the government
change the government
“Put your John Hancock on it.”
Why did people start using this phrase to mean sign your name to something?
John Hancock signed his name to the request to hold a Second Continental Congress.
John Hancock signed his name first and largest on the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock refused to sign the Declaration of Independence.
John Hancock refused to sign his name to the request to hold a Second Continental Congress.
Which statement best describes the significance of the Declaration of Independence today?
American citizens no longer care about the natural rights in the Declaration.
The Declaration’s main importance today is to remind us to avoid war at all costs.
Our government today is based on the same principles as those in the Declaration.
The principles in the Declaration are too outdated to guide our government today.
How many letters are in Tennessee?
7
8
9
10
Which rights should be included in the outer circles of the graphic organizer? (Choose 3)
life
love
property
pursuit of happiness
liberty
