Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Bejamin Franklin

• George Washingon

• Thomas Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

Why was this document written?

• The colonists wanted to break free from British control.

• The French told the colonist to write a letter

• They wanted to get out of America

Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness.

• love

• liberty

• learning

• life

Some famous signers of the Declaration of Independence included; John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.

• True

• False

The Declaration of Independence is still considered one of the most famous written.

• True

• False

How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 5

• 100

• 50

• 56

Why is the date July 4th significant to the Declaration of Independence?

• Congress approved the document.

• That was when they started writing the document.

• It was Thomas Jefferson's birthday.

1. On _________________, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.

• January 1, 1776

• December 15, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• October 31, 2020

Which three things does the Declaration of Independence represent:

• life, liberty, pursuit of happiness

• wealth, intelligence, life

• people, liberty, rights

• rights, laws, taxes

Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• John Hancock