Worksheets5 Big Questions About the Declaration of Independence
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Why were many colonists upset before the American Revolution?
They disliked summer weather
They wanted lower taxes and a voice
They had no roads to travel
They lost all their farms
What was the Second Continental Congress?
A school for colonists
A meeting of delegates
A new army of horses
A store for supplies
Who wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Abigail Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Paul Revere
What important date do people celebrate as Independence Day?
July 4
June 1
August 31
May 5
Which statement is true about signing the Declaration?
Only one person signed it
It was never signed at all
Everyone signed on July 4
Many delegates signed in August
What did the Declaration say about the colonies?
They were moving to another country
They were the United States of America
They would stay ruled by Britain
They wanted more British taxes
Which set of words shows a value from the Declaration?
Life, liberty, happiness
Money, power, riches
Rules, chores, bedtime
Food, games, toys
What big change happened after the Revolution ended in 1783?
A new nation was created
Schools closed forever
People stopped working
Winter lasted all year
If a country sets national goals, what is it trying to do?
Find a lost toy
Pick a favorite color
Make a plan for the future
Count how many trees
Which idea best matches the pursuit of happiness for people?
Being free to make choices
Always getting candy every day
Never sharing with anyone
Staying home all the time
