Quiz on the Declaration of Independence

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• A special paper declaring freedom from Great Britain

• A letter to the King of England

• A map of the American colonies

• A list of new laws for the colonies

When was the Declaration of Independence officially signed?

• July 4, 1776

• July 4, 1783

• July 4, 1775

• July 4, 1780

Who was the main writer of the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Why was the Declaration of Independence important?

• It explained why the colonies wanted to be free from Britain

• It was a new set of laws for the colonies

• It was a peace treaty with Britain

• It was a trade agreement with France

What did the Declaration of Independence say about rights?

• All people have basic rights like life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Only the King has rights

• Rights are given by the government

• Rights are not important

What were the grievances listed in the Declaration?

• Unfair taxes and not letting colonies make their own laws

• Lack of food and water

• Poor weather conditions

• No schools or hospitals

What did the Declaration officially state about the colonies?

• They are free and no longer under British rule

• They must follow British laws

• They are part of France

• They are independent from each other

What happened after the Declaration was signed?

• The American colonies fought in the American Revolution

• The colonies returned to British rule

• The colonies became part of Canada

• The colonies stopped trading with Europe

How long did the American Revolution last?

• Until 1783

• Until 1776

• Until 1800

• Until 1790

What was a fun fact about the Declaration?

• Not all states agreed to it immediately

• It was written in one day

• It was signed by only one person

• It was lost for many years