WorksheetsCH 6 Lesson 5- Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
The freedom to govern on one's own
Independence
Declaration
Preamble
Grievance
A complaint
Independence
Preamble
Declaration
Grievance
An introduction; the first part
Independence
Preamble
Declaration
Grievance
An official statement
Independence
Declaration
Preamble
Grievance
After the pamphlet "Common Sense" was written, many colonists urged:
Independence from the British
Compromise with the British
Allegiance to the King
Changes to the Declaration of Independence
Who wrote the pamphlet, "Common Sense?"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Patrick Henry
Richard Henry Lee
What happened on July 4, 1776 that makes it such an important date in American History?
The colonists won the American Revolution
The 13 colonies formed their first united government
Congress voted to accept the Declaration of Independence
The colonists formed the first Committee of Correspondence
What was the first plan of government for the United States called?
the Albany Plan
the Articles of Confederation
the Declaration of Independence
the Olive Branch Petition
Why were the delegates worried about signing the Declaration of Independence?
Many did not want to break away from Britain
They felt that the King would pass more taxes on the colonists
They thought many colonists would not agree with the declaration
They knew they would be tried for treason if the British won the war
Who wrote most of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
Who gave a speech to the Second Continental Congress saying that the colonists no longer owed allegiance to the king?
Richard Henry Lee
John Adams
Thomas Gage
George Washington
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Paul Revere
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
How long did it take Thomas Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
17 Hours
33 Days
17 Days
33 Weeks
Why did John Hancock sign his name so large on the Declaration of Independence?
He wanted to Continental Congress to be able to see it from England
He didn't know how to write small
He wanted the king to be able to read his name without his glasses
He wanted everyone to know his name
What is the first part of the Declaration of Independence?
Statement of Rights
Grievances against the King
Preamble
Main ideas about Government
What is the second part of the Declaration of Independence?
Main ideas about government
Preamble
Grievances
Complaints against the king
What is the third part of the Declaration of Independence?
Main ideas about government
Grievances against the king
Preamble
Introduction
