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WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence Review
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Bejamin Franklin
George Washingon
Thomas Adams
Thomas Jefferson
How many parts are there to the Declaration of Independence?
5
2
7
4
The first section of the Declaration is called the (a) .
Why was this document written?
The colonists wanted to break free from British control.
The French told the colonist to write a letter
They wanted to get out of America
Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness.
love
liberty
learning
life
What section of the Declaration of Independence is the longest?
1st
5th
3rd
last
The Bill of Indictment was the section of the Declaration that included all of the grievances. A grievance can be described as which of the following?
complaint
compliment
argument
comment
How many grievances were in the Declaration of Independence?
10
28
30
29
Colonists gained freedom right after the Declaration of Independence was voted on.
True
False
Some famous signers of the Declaration of Independence included; John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
True
False
The Statement of Independence (4th section) of the document explains why colonists should have their own rights.
true
false
It only took Thomas Jefferson a day to write the Declaration of Independence.
True
False
The Declaration of Independence is still considered one of the most famous written.
True
False
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
5
100
50
56
Why did the men sign the Declaration of Independence?
To announce to King George they wanted change.
They were forced to sign it
To show off their power to other patriots.
To get help
Why is the date July 4th significant to the Declaration of Independence?
Congress approved the document.
That was when they started writing the document.
It was Thomas Jefferson's birthday.
