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The Declaration of Independence
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1
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
NYC, New York
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Boston, Massachusetts
2
Which representative was also a member of the Committee of Five to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Josiah Bartlett of New Hampshire
Charles Carroll of Maryland
George Read of Delaware
Roger Sherman of Connecticut
3
In which building was the Declaration signed?
Pennsylvania Duties Office
Pennsylvania State House
Pennsylvania Prison
Pennsylvania Customs House
4
To whom was the Declaration of Independence written?
Continental Congress
Parliament
Thomas Jefferson
King George III
5
Who spoke this quote: "We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately."
John Adams
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
6
How many copies of the Declaration exist today?
26
21
17
25
7
Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
True
False
8
A preamble comes at the end of a document
True
False
9
Which city excitedly rioted when George Washington read them the Declaration of Independence aloud?
Boston
Philadelphia
NYC
Richmond
10
In which room was the Declaration signed?
Fourth of July Room
Independence Hall
Secret bunker
Freedom Hall
11
Who influenced this: "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal... with unalienable rights"
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Paine
John Locke
Benjamin Franklin
12
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
July 4, 1770
July 2, 1770
July 2, 1776
13
Which of the following statements was NOT a grievance listed in the Constitution?
He has cut off our trade with the rest of the world
He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies
For imposing taxes on us without our consent
No taxation without representation
14
The Body lists the grievances of the colonists
False
True
15
Along with John Adams, which Founding Father also died on July 4th, 50 years after the Declaration was signed?
Thomas Jefferson
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
16
How would you describe the build-up to the Declaration of Independence in the American colonies?
Unanimous
Violent
Gradual
Immediate
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Why did John Hancock sign first?
All of the above
He wanted to encourage the delegates to be brave and do the same
He was angry at the British government and was in trouble for smuggling
He was President of the Continental Congress
18
How many edits were made to Jefferson's original Declaration?
86
26
76
56
19
How many men signed the Declaration of Independence?
55
56
51
50
20
What could happen to the signers of the Declaration of Independence if the Americans lost the Revolutionary War?
They would be tried for acts of treason
They would be seen as traitors
They would be executed
All of the above
21
Why did they write a Preamble?
To ask key questions
To explain why they wrote this document
To stick it to King George
To declare independence
22
Which key Founding Father helped to draft the Declaration as part of the Committee of Five?
John Locke
John Hancock
John Adams
John Smith
23
Which types of people made up the delegates who signed the Declaration?
Lawyers
Doctors
All of the above
Merchants
24
When did the delegates actually sign the Declaration of Independence?
July 2
August 2
August 4
July 4
25
What is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
Official Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson 1776
Thanks for reading this
Original Declaration of Independence dates 4th July 1776
26
How many grievances did the colonists list in the Declaration of Independence?
76
30
27
25
27
What was used to celebrate the signing of the Declaration?
Music
Coffee
the Liberty Bell
Tea
28
Where did many of the Declaration's ideas come from?
John Adams
The Enlightenment
Medieval Europe
England
29
Where is the Declaration of Independence stored today?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Library of Congress, Washington DC
National Archives, Washington DC
Boston, MA
30
Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence alone
False
True
31
Who was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Charles Carroll
Josiah Bartlett
32
What did Locke and the Declaration say the people could do if a government does not protect their rights?
All of the above
Revolt
Create a new government to replace the abolished one
Overthrow that government
33
How many men made up the Committee to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Five
Three
Six
Four
34
Whose iconic signature was signed first and largest on the Declaration?
John Hancock
John Adams
John Smith
John Locke
35
What is a grievance?
A formal complaint
Can be used to take legal action
Discussed unfair treatment
All of the above
36
Who was the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Benjamin Franklin
Charles Carroll
Thomas Jefferson
37
What was the Declaration of Independence written on?
Blank paper
Parchment
Stone
Paper mache
38
Which group created the Declaration of Independence?
Patriots
Continental Congress
Sons of Liberty
Parliament
39
Which right did Jefferson replace Locke's idea of "property" with?
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of happiness
Property
40
How many days did it take Jefferson to write the Declaration of Independence?
9
11
17
21
41
Which of the following is NOT a main point of the Declaration of Independence?
Purpose of government
Rights
We hold these truths to be self-evident
Equality
