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WorksheetsThe Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Mason
James Madison
George Washington
What is the source of our unalienable rights?
The government
The people
The Creator
The President
What are our three "unalienable rights"?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Life, liberty, and property
What did the Declaration of Independence do to the 13 colonies' relationship with Britain?
It declared their independence.
It declared war.
It made them a part of Britain again.
It changed kings.
According to the Declaration of Independence, government receives its power from the "_________."
"consent of the governed."
"representative government."
"democracy."
"president."
What can citizens do if a government fails to protect their rights?
alter or abolish it and create a new government.
select a new king.
accept their condition.
move to another country.
What does "unalienable" mean?
Can be taken away.
Can't be taken away.
The Declaration of Independence said that "all men are ____ ________."
"created equal."
"created unequal."
"created rich."
"created poor."
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
To protect rights.
To make laws.
To declare war.
To print money.
In the Declaration of Independence, the 13 colonies were renamed the _______.
United States.
United Colonies.
United America.
United Territories.
The middle of the Declaration of Independence is a ___________.
list of complaints against King George III.
list of praises for King George III.
When writing the Declaration of Independence, what English philosopher did Thomas Jefferson copy from?
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
What date was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4, 1776
December 7, 1941
September 17, 1787
April 14, 1912
