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The Declaration of Independence 2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

George Washington

b)

Thomas Jefferson

c)

King George III

d)

John Adams

2.

Which key idea is expressed in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

The importance of a monarchy

b)

The right to free speech

c)

The right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

d)

The need for a strong central government

3.

What role did John Adams play in the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

He was the main author.

b)

He persuaded the other delegates to agree on it.

c)

He opposed its creation.

d)

He was not involved at all.

4.

Which grievance was listed in the Declaration of Independence against King George III?

a)

He should provide free education to the colonies.

b)

He imposed taxes without consent.

c)

He granted too much freedom to the loyalists.

d)

He encouraged trade with other nations.

5.

Which of the following is a main idea of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

The colonies should remain loyal to Britain.

b)

All men are created equal.

c)

The need for a new king.

d)

The importance of trade with Britain.

6.

Which key figure signed the Declaration of Independence with a large signature?

a)

Benjamin Franklin

b)

John Hancock

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

George Washington

7.

What is one of the purposes of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

To declare war on France

b)

To explain why the colonies wanted independence

c)

To establish a new king

d)

To create a new religion

8.

What does the Declaration of Independence say about government power?

a)

It cannot be taken away.

b)

It comes from the people.

c)

It should be inherited through family lines.

d)

It should be given by the king.

9.

What was the role of the Continental Congress in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

They opposed its creation.

b)

They debated and approved it.

c)

They ignored it completely.

d)

They wrote it in secret.

10.

Which grievance in the Declaration refers to trade?

a)

The king encouraged free trade.

b)

The king cut off trade with all parts of the world.

c)

The king allowed too much trade.

d)

The king taxed trade too lightly.