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Declaration of Independence Quiz

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What led up to the American Revolution?

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1
What was the main belief of the Declaration of Independence?
Diversity
Pursuit of Happiness
Common Good
Equality
2
Why did they colonists ring bells and light bonfires for the Declaration?
They were excited.
They were surprised.
They were worried.
They were angry.
3
Who drafted the Declaration of Independence?
Ben Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams
George Washington
4
The Declaration of Independence was meant to....
explain why the colonists should be free
put an end to slavery
offer the king the chance to apologize
ask for money to solve their problems
5
Which idea was listed in the Declaration of Independence?
People should obey governments even when they are unfair.
All rights can be taken away.
Women and men are equal.
Great Britain has ruled the colonies unfairly.
6
What was the term for people in the colonies that were in favor of King George?
Loyalists
Colonists
Patriots
7
Who was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
8
What did the Second Continental Congress not do?
Select a leader for the new army.
Figure out how to pay for the tea dumped into the harbor
Decide whether to declare independence from Great Britain
Organize the colonies for war against Great Britain
9
The Second Continental Congress helped to...
make treaties with American Indians
organize the colonies for war
find ways to make the King happy
shut down the Continental army
10
Common Sense convinced the American colonists to...
remain loyal to Great Britain
forget about politics
ask for help from the King
want independence