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WorksheetsHMH Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
Who urged the colonies to unite at the Albany Congress in 1754?
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
How did the French and Indian War help lead to the American Revolution?
The British destroyed the homes of some colonists during the war.
The British did not like the terms of the treaty signed after the war.
The colonists were angry about being taxed to pay for the war.
The colonists did not like being forced to fight in the war.
How did the First Continental Congress create problems between Great Britain and the colonies?
It decided that the colonies would separate from Great Britain.
It decided that the colonies would attack Great Britain.
It instructed colonists to disobey British laws.
It asked colonists to boycott British goods.
Where in Massachusetts did the first fighting between British troops and colonial militiamen happen?
Boston
Concord
Lexington
Plymouth
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
1
2
3
4
The Declaration of Independence was written in plain, clear language.
True
False
What was removed from the Declaration of Independence?
A section attacking King George III for supporting slavery.
A section supporting King George III for supporting slavery.
A section attacking King George III for making colonist house British troops.
A section attacking King George III for working against the natural rights of the colonists.
Why did the colonists oppose being taxed by the British?
They did not have a strong economy.
They did not have a banking system.
They had no loyalty to the British king.
They had no representatives in the British Parliament.
How did King George III think that the colonies should be controlled?
by using force
by making laws
by limiting trade
by signing treaties
According to the Declaration of Independence, who or what must governments protect?
the poor
the press
tax collectors
natural rights
Where did the battle take place that gave Americans hope that they could defeat the British?
Boston
Saratoga
Philadelphia
New York City
He was a leader of the Boston Sons of Liberty.
Samuel Adams
John Dickson
George Washington
John Adams
He argued that the British had no right to govern the colonies.
Samuel Adams
John Dickson
George Washington
John Adams
He was named commander of the Continental Army.
Samuel Adams
John Dickson
George Washington
John Adams
Who wanted the colonies to stay loyal to the British government.
Samuel Adams
John Dickson
George Washington
John Adams
Why was it important to the signers of the Declaration of Independence that the United States win the American Revolutionary War?
If the United States lost the war, the British government could tax them to pay for the war.
If the United States lost the war, the British Government could punish them as traitors.
If the United States lost the war, the British government could make them indentured servants.
If the United States lot the war, the British government could make them slaves.
How did the Declaration of Independence change how people viewed slavery?
It did not change peoples view on slavery.
It made people think whether " all men are created equal"
It made people want to continue the practice of slavery.
It made people think that slavery should be continued in the Southern colonies.
Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness.
love
liberty
learning
longevity
Why did John Handcock sign his name in the middle and in large print?
He felt he was the most important person to sign the document.
He was the one who wrote the document.
He knew the king wanted him arrested and wanted him to be able to read it without his spectacles.
Writing the Declaration of Independence had been his idea.
According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?
All men are created equal.
Rights are given only by the king.
Government exists to protect us from ourselves.
Only a democracy can protect our lives.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
from the King
from the Supreme Court
from God
from the people
The word self-evident means what?
confusing
obvious
wrong
self-aware
Who was directly addressed (talked about) in the Declaration of Independence?
King George III
George Washington
King Phillip
John Hancock
According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of a government?
to make laws
to protect the rights of the people
to impose taxes
to write documents
What does the word abolish mean?
to create
to begin something
to change
to end or get rid of
To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was...
an act of loyalty.
an act of treason.
an act of bravery.
an act of insanity.
The Continental army was composed of _____________.
troops from all the colonies.
troops from throughout Great Britain
only troops from the New England colonies.
only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts.
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
He had experience.
He wanted the role.
Yes, was very wealthy.
He was highly educated.
