Quiz on the Declaration of Independence

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• August 4, 1776

What are the self-evident truths mentioned in the Declaration of Independence?

• All men are created equal with unalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Property.

• All men are created equal with unalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.

• All men are created equal with unalienable Rights including Life, Freedom, and the pursuit of Justice.

• All men are created equal with unalienable Rights including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Success.

According to the Declaration of Independence, from where do governments derive their just powers?

• The consent of the governed

• The decree of the monarch

• The laws of nature

• The divine right of kings

What right do the people have when a form of government becomes destructive of the ends of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness?

• The right to pay taxes

• The right to alter or to abolish it

• The right to elect new officials

• The right to declare war

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

According to the Declaration of Independence, what was one of the reasons the colonies sought to dissolve their political connections with Great Britain?

• The King had protected them against invasions

• The King had refused to pass laws necessary for the public good

• The King had established fair trade with all parts of the world

• The King had funded their defenses against foreign armies

What action did the colonies take in response to what they considered repeated injuries and usurpations by the King of Great Britain?

• They declared their loyalty to the King

• They formed a new alliance with Great Britain

• They declared themselves an independent nation

• They requested a peaceful resolution without independence

Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the King's actions in the Declaration of Independence?

• Imposing taxes on the colonies without consent

• Cutting off trade with all parts of the world

• Transporting colonists beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offenses

• Encouraging their migrations to other parts of the world

What does the Declaration of Independence refer to when mentioning "a history of repeated injuries and usurpations"?

• The King's actions towards the colonies

• The colonies' actions towards the British Parliament

• The French military actions against the colonies

• The Native American resistance to colonization

Who are the signatories at the bottom of the Declaration of Independence representing New Hampshire?

• Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton

• Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine

• Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery

• John Hancock