The Declaration of Independence

Where is the original Declaration of Independence kept?

• The White House

• The National Archives Museum

• The Library of Congress

• The Smithsonian Institution

Which other important documents are kept in the National Archives Museum?

• The Constitution and Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta and Emancipation Proclamation

• The Articles of Confederation and Gettysburg Address

• The Mayflower Compact and Monroe Doctrine

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

• July 4th, 1776

• June 28th, 1776

• July 4th, 1789

• June 28th, 1789

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• John Hancock

What was the original title of the Declaration of Independence?

• A Declaration of Independence

• The Birth of a Nation

• The United States of America

• A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America in General Congress Assembled

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

• John Hancock

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 13

• 26

• 39

• 56

What did the Declaration of Independence announce?

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The formation of the United States of America

• The signing of the Constitution

• The victory over Great Britain

What are some of the unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

• Equality, Justice, and Freedom

• Education, Healthcare, and Employment

• Safety, Security, and Prosperity

Where can you visit Independence Hall?

• New York City

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

• Boston