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Quiz on the Declaration of Independence

Authored by Amy Canfield

English

9th Grade

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Quiz on the Declaration of Independence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

To declare war on Britain

To outline the structure of the U.S. government

To explain the reasons for separating from Britain

To request foreign aid

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who primarily authored the Declaration of Independence?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which philosophical principle is emphasized in the Declaration?

Divine right of kings

Checks and balances

Natural rights of individuals

Theocracy

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT listed as an unalienable right in the Declaration?

Life

Liberty

The pursuit of happiness

Property

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does 'unalienable rights' refer to in the text?

Rights granted by the government

Rights that cannot be taken away

Rights earned through loyalty

Rights specific to property owners

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CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Declaration states that governments derive their power from:

Military strength

Divine authority

The consent of the governed

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 2, 1776

July 4, 1776

August 2, 1776

July 10, 1776

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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