Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence is a document that states

• how many states will exist in the U.S.

• why the American colonies want to be free of British rule.

• the laws of the U.S.

• how teenagers can best become independent from their parents.

How many Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 36

• 46

• 56

• 66

Answer explanation

Fun fact- George Washington did NOT sign the Declaration.

Which Continental Congress was thought of the idea to make a declaration of independence?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Tenth

Answer explanation

There were only two Continental Congresses.

The intended British audience for the Declaration was (two possible answers)-

• King George III

• King Henry VIII

• Parliament

• Congress

Besides declaring independence from Britain, another reason for the Declaration was

• to stop Britain from forcing colonists to house British soldiers.

• to reduce the taxes the colonists had to pay.

• to improve the economy of the colonies.

• to gain allies to help the colonists fight the Revolutionary War.

The Declaration was written in

• Washington D.C.

• New York.

• Philadelphia.

• Boston.

Answer explanation

Washington D.C. wasn't actually a city yet when the Declaration was written. It became a city on July 16, 1790 & the Declaration was written in 1776.

When a person betrays their country, especially if they're trying to overthrow the government, it's called

• treason.

• marauding.

• rebelling.

• anarchy.

Answer explanation

Marauding is a fun word. You should look up its definition. :)

The penalty for treason in the 1770s was

• a lifetime in prison.

• being put to death.

• 20 years in prison.

• wearing an ankle monitor.

Answer explanation

Ankle monitors were invented in the 1960s.

Which idea did Thomas Jefferson include in the Declaration?

• three branches of government

• checks & balances

• natural rights

• there should be no death penalty

The Declaration states that the purpose of government is to protect

• people from criminals.

• people's right to free speech.

• people from paying too many taxes.

• people's natural rights.