WorksheetsQuiz on the Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is one of the main ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence?
The importance of having a king
The right to own property
The equality of all individuals
The power of the military
What does the Declaration of Independence say about natural rights?
They can be taken away by the government
They include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
They are only for the wealthy
They are determined by the king
According to the Declaration of Independence, what is the purpose of government?
To control all aspects of life
To serve the king
To protect unalienable rights
To collect taxes
Which principle is established by the Declaration of Independence?
The principle of self-government
The principle of monarchy
The principle of international trade
The principle of wealth distribution
What does the Declaration of Independence list as a reason for separating from Britain?
The desire to create a new monarchy
Specific colonial grievances
The need for more taxes
The wish to join another empire
Who wrote the Declarations of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
John Hancock
Patrick Henry
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Thomas Paine
John Hancock
What pamphlet by Thomas Paine encouraged and opened the mind of the colonists that independence was needed?
The Constitution
Common Sense
The Federalists Papers
Articles of Confederation
How many sections are in the Declaration of Independence?
There are 10 sections in the Declaration.
There are 7 sections in the Declaration.
There is 1 section in the Declaration.
There are 3 sections in the Declaration.
On what day was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?
July 8, 1776
July 10, 1776
June 4, 1776
July 4, 1776
