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WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
Paul Revere
Jefferson stated that people have the rights to life, ________, and the pursuit of happiness. These are known as ___________________.
liberty, social contract
property, natural rights
liberty, natural rights
property, social contract
Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?
If the Founding Fathers signed their name, the French would come and get them.
The Founding Fathers were committing treason and could be arrested by British soldiers.
If the Founding Fathers signed their name, the Germans would come and get them.
If they signed their name, they would lose British support during the war.
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?
from God
from the King
from the Supreme Court
from the people
According to the Declaration, what is the purpose of a government?
to impose taxes
to make laws
to protect the rights of the people
to write documents
What is the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
It declared the independence of the United States from Great Britain
It established the 13 colonies
It ended the Revolutionary War
It announced the formation of a new nation
The Founding Fathers listed out 27 "wrongs" done to the colonies by Great Britain. What are these 27 "wrongs" known as?
Olive Branch Petition
Announcement of Separation
List of Grievances
Preamble
All people have basic (a) that cannot be taken away.
All (a) are created equal.
