WorksheetsUnited states declaration of independence
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who wrote the United States Declarationof Independence?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
John Adams
d)
George Washington
2.
When was the United States Declaration of Independence adopted?
a)
July 4, 1776
b)
September 17, 1787
c)
April 12, 1861
d)
June 6, 1765
3.
What rights are stated in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
b)
Equality, justice, and freedom
c)
Safety, security, and prosperity
d)
Healthcare, education, and housing
4.
Which phrase is famously written in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
We hold these truths to be self-evident
b)
Give me liberty or give me death
c)
E Pluribus Unum
d)
In God we trust
5.
What were the main reasons for writing the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
To list grievances against the British king and assert the rights of the colonies
b)
To establish a monarchy in the colonies
c)
To declare war against France
d)
To negotiate a trade agreement with Spain
6.
What was one of the grievances listed in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Taxation without representation
b)
Freedom of speech
c)
Right to a fair trial
d)
Right to bear arms
7.
Which grievance was mentioned in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Quartering of soldiers
b)
Freedom of religion
c)
Right to vote
d)
Right to privacy
8.
What grievance was expressed in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Creating unfair laws
b)
Giving free education
c)
Protecting individual rights
d)
Enforcing property rights
9.
Which grievance was included in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Denying a trial by jury
b)
Ensuring the right to peaceful assembly
c)
Providing freedom of the press
d)
Protecting against unreasonable searches and seizures
10.
What grievance was listed in the United States Declaration of Independence?
a)
Making it difficult to trade
b)
Ensuring equal rights
c)
Helping economic growth
d)
Encouraging freedom of speech
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