American Independence

Who were the five men chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston

• George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Thomas Paine

• Abraham Lincoln, George Washington Carver, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth

• Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Nikola Tesla, Alexander Graham Bell, Wright Brothers

What is the purpose of the preamble in the Declaration of Independence?

• To list the grievances against King George III

• To declare the natural rights of citizens

• To explain the resolution of independence

• To introduce the document and state the reasons for separation

According to the Declaration of Independence, what are the unalienable rights that every citizen is born with?

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Equality, justice, and freedom

• Education, healthcare, and employment

• Wealth, power, and fame

Where was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Washington, D.C.

What did Thomas Jefferson list in the 'list of grievances' against King George III?

• Complaints about high taxes

• Complaints about unfair trade policies

• Complaints about the lack of representation in government

• All of the above

What did the colonists declare in the final section of the Declaration of Independence?

• That they are breaking up with Great Britain

• That they are forming a new government

• That they are declaring war on Great Britain

• That they are free and independent states

When was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

• July 2, 1776

• July 3, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• July 5, 1776

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Roger Sherman

• Thomas Jefferson