WorksheetsThe Declaration of Independence Reading Comprehension Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main purpose of the first paragraph in this text?
To explain why the British colonists were unhappy
To describe King George III's leadership
To discuss the Continental Congress
To explain how taxes were collected
Which two purposes did the Declaration of Independence serve according to the text?
To declare war and to establish laws
To list complaints against the King and to declare independence
To create new taxes and to form a government
To establish trade and to create borders
What evidence from the text shows that collecting signatures was not a quick process?
The document was signed on July 4th, 1776
Thomas Jefferson wrote it in two weeks
The document traveled across the country to gather signatures
Fifty-six delegates signed immediately
How does the author describe the Declaration of Independence in the final paragraph?
As a long and complicated document
As an outdated historical paper
As a beautifully written and important work
As a collection of complaints
What caused the colonists to Declare Independence?
British taxation, colonial protests,
The end of the Civil War, formation of the United States,
Discovery of America, settlement of Jamestown,
French Revolution, American Revolution,
Which text evidence supports why the colonists were frustrated with King George III?
He lived in a faraway country
He didn't respond to their letters for over a year
He wanted more colonies
He visited America frequently
Who was responsible for drafting the first version of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
What was King George III's response to the colonists' complaints?
He reduced their taxes
He declared them rebels and claimed their property
He sent more troops
He wrote them an apology
According to the text, when was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?
August 2nd, 1776
July 4th, 1776
June 1776
Summer 1775
Which conclusion can be drawn about the significance of the Declaration of Independence?
It was only important for declaring independence
It was mainly about establishing new taxes
It represents liberty and defines the hopes and dreams of a new country
It was primarily about forming a new government
