WorksheetsCh. 5 Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 16mins
What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress?
to discuss problems with England
to plan a party for King George III
to declare war
to complain about the Sons of Liberty
What did the delegates discuss at the Second Continental Congress?
How to get rid of the King
What it would be like if France was their boss
Breaking away from England and becoming their own country
New laws that would make King George III happy
Everyone felt that becoming an independent nation was a great idea.
true
false
What does the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence explain?
Why we love Great Britain
that separation from Great Britain has become necessary for Americans
that cooperation with Great Britain will begin immediately
That the Sons of Liberty will no longer be allowed to protest
True or False: In the Declaration of Independence it talks about how Britain cared about the colonists rights and treated them fairly.
TRUE
FALSE
The Declaration of Independence states that all people have certain ___________
aliens
unalienable rights
rules and laws
governments
What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?
Life - every person has the right to live
Liberty - the right to be free
Food - the right to eat what you want
Pursuit of Happiness - to do what makes you happy as long as its not harming anyone
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?
The King
Religion
The People
The President
What are grievances?
good things the government is doing
promises
complaints
laws
When was the Declaration of Independence approved?
July 4th, 1776
July 4th, 1778
July 9th, 1776
July 2nd, 2020
What is a congress?
a party
an argument
a funeral
a meeting
an important announcement
declaration
yelling
constitution
freedom
freedom from another's control
declaration
liberty
independence
constitution
document that listed the reasons why the colonies should be independent
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Olive Branch Petition
A Goosebumps book by R.L Stein
2. Who wrote 'Common Sense'?
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Paine
10. 'Common Sense' was about the idea that the colonists do not need a king, they can rule themselves with laws of their own making.
True
False
What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To continue being ruled by Great Britain
To seek help from other countries
To declare independence from Great Britain
To form a new country with Great Britain
