Why was the original DofI not well cared for?

it was rolled up and carried wherever they met

The most famous copy is displayed where?

National Archives in Washington, D.C.

Once the colonies adopted the DofI they regarded themselves

newly independent sovereign states no longer part of Britain

The list of grievances to the king was simply

a list explaining the things the colonies did not like

What type of ink was used to write DofI

iron gall which is fermented oak marble with ferrous sulfate

Bottom line the declaration did what?

declared colonies no longer be following the Kings rules

Today this document is safe guarded by:

titanium case and argon gas to prevent it from decomposing

We hold these truths to be self evidient, that all men are created equal, they are

endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights

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1
Why was the original DofI not well cared for?
They didn't think it was that important
It was guarded by dogs who chewed on it
it was rolled up and carried wherever they met
Everyone smoked so lots of ashes fell on it
2
The most famous copy is displayed where?
Trump Towers
Philadelphia
National Archives in Washington, D.C.
Washington
3
Once the colonies adopted the DofI they regarded themselves
newly independent sovereign states no longer part of Britain
newly independent sovereign states no longer part of France
13 individual states wanting their own mini countries
newly independent colonies faithful to Britain
4
Who was the youngest signer and how old was he?
Eddie Cabbage was 21 yrs old
Edward Rutledge was 26 yrs old
George Washington was 19 yrs old
Adam Levine was 36 yrs old
5
The list of grievances to the king was simply
an official writ of assist
a list explaining the things the colonies did not like
a list telling the king how wonderful he was
an invitation to party
6
Which was written first?
The declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
The Bill of Rights
The constitution of the USA
7
What type of ink was used to write DofI
black ink which is fermented oil with ferrous sulfate
iron gall which is fermented oak marble with alcohol
iron gall which is fermented oak marble with ferrous sulfate
silver particles with fermented oak marble
8
Who was the only person to recant (take back) his oath?
Richard Stockton
Alexander Hamilton
Sam Adams
Paul Revere
9
Bottom line the declaration did what?
wanted the queen to be in charge
were against wearing wigs
declared the were willing and able to pay taxes
declared colonies no longer be following the Kings rules
10
Continental congress wanted to make sure the king knew how many important points?
3
5
8
6
11
The declaration was signed
yesterday
July 4th 1774
Sept 4th 1776
July 4th 1776
12
Today this document is safe guarded by:
helium so anyone who in hails will talk funny
titanium case and argon gas to prevent it from decomposing
titanium and gas to prevent it being stolen
titanium glasses and laughing gas to make it feel happy
13
Which congress made the copies and published it?
the first
the third
the only one
the second
14
We hold these truths to be self evidient, that all men are created equal, they are
we all have alien rights
their creator is an alien
endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights
life liberty and the pursuit of ugliness
15
Who was the best writer in the group?
Thomas Jefferson
Ben Franklin
Thomas Paine
George Washington
16
how many men were selected to write the letter to the king?
12
13
56
5
17
What is parchment paper?
very thin animal skin
paper that needs chap stick
very thin tree bark
combined tree bark and bear skin
18
Jefferson accidentally word ______ instead of citizens?
all our peeps
subjects
we the people
these here colonies
19
of the men selected to write the declaration, how many of them were from the south?
1
13
6
56
20
What can be found underneath the word "citizen"
a smudge
a cuss word directed towards the king
SMS Falcon
a doodle of the king

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