Declaration of Independence Review

Who were the authors of the Declaration of Independence?

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

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

• Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, John Marshall

• Thomas Paine, John Dickinson, Benjamin Rush, John Witherspoon

When did Congress adopt the Declaration of Independence?

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1777

• July 4, 1778

What did the authors of the Declaration of Independence do after signing the document?

• They hid the document for safety

• They sent a copy to the King of France

• They started printing several copies and spreading it throughout the colonies

• They immediately started the Revolutionary War

Why do we celebrate Independence Day?

• To honor the signing of the Constitution

• To honor the end of the Revolutionary War

• To honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• To honor the first President of the United States

When did the second continental congress vote for independence from England?

• July 4th, 1775

• July 4th, 1776

• July 4th, 1777

• July 4th, 1778

Whose signature was the largest and most visible on the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Hancock

What was the risk of signing the Declaration of Independence for the signers?

• It would make them famous

• It would be like signing their death warrants

• It would ensure their political careers

• It would grant them immediate freedom

What did some people believe should happen before declaring independence?

• They believed they should have a stronger army

• They believed they should wait until the colonies are stronger

• They believed they should form an alliance with another country

• They believed they should have a unanimous vote

What are some ways the document was shared after it was signed?

• It was sent to the printers, published in the newspaper, read aloud in public, and sent a copy to the British government

• It was sent by carrier pigeons, read in schools, and displayed in town squares

• It was sent via telegraph, published in pamphlets, and announced on the radio

• It was handwritten in letters, shared in secret meetings, and sent to foreign allies

How many members of Congress signed the Declaration of Independence?

• 56

• 50

• 60

• 52