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WorksheetsDeclaration of Independence
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 40mins
Why was this document written?
The Native Americans wanted their land back.
To explain why the colonists didn't want to pay taxes on tea.
To explain why the colonists wanted to break free from British control.
The colonists didn't want to fight with Great Britain.
Why was signing the Declaration considered dangerous?
If they signed their name, the French would come and get them.
it was considered treason by Britain.
If they signed their name, the Native Americans could come and get them.
If they signed their name, they wouldn't win the war.
The Preamble is...
the introduction that states why the Declaration is being written and to explain why the colonies must break away from England.
the conclusion and explains that the colonists want to fight.
in the middle and lists all the complaints.
not in the Declaration.
____________ was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence.
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
What concludes the Declaration of Independence?
a list of grievances
a list of the 4 major ideas
delegates' signatures
a formal statement declaring the colonists’ independence from England
The Bill of Indictments (The Third Part) were the part of the Declaration that
detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
listed a man's natural rights.
introduced the Declaration.
concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.
How long did it take to write the Declaration of Independence?
2 days
2 hours
2 weeks
2 months
How many sections are there to the Declaration of Independence?
4
2
10
5
The 5 different parts of the Declaration of Independence are...
Part 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
The Preamble, The Declaration of Rights, Bill of Indictment, Statement of Independence, and Signatures
The Preamble, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Articles of Confederation, and Amendments
The sections did not have titles.
Jefferson felt that to break away from your government and start a new one, you must have
an army
good reasons
a White House
a President
The second part of the declaration states states all people are ___________, and have certain ________________ that cannot be taken away
equal, lands
unequal, rights
equal, rights
unequal, homes
Which section is the longest section?
Preamble
Signatures
Declaration of Rights
Bill of Indictment
The fourth section argues that colonies have to be ____________ to protect their rights
free
aggressive
soldiers
explorers
Who had to approve the Declaration of Independence?
the President
John Hancock
all delegates who signed
2nd Continental Congress
The Declaration was read aloud to crowds all over the colonies. People cheered and tore down pictures and statues of
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
Paul Revere
What holiday do we celebrate in honor of the Declaration of Independence being signed?
Christmas
Mardi Gras
Thanksgiving
Fourth of July
