Declaration of Independence

Who was chosen to write the Declaration of Independence?

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Roger Sherman

Why did John Adams insist Jefferson write the Declaration?

• Jefferson was younger

• Jefferson was from Virginia, more popular, and a better writer

• Adams didn’t want credit

• Jefferson volunteered first

Which Enlightenment philosopher influenced the Declaration of Independence the most?

• Montesquieu

• Voltaire

• John Locke

• Rousseau

According to Locke’s Social Contract Theory, if the government fails to protect natural rights, citizens:

• Must obey regardless

• Have the right to overthrow it

• Should move to another country

• Can vote every two years

The Declaration of Independence was officially adopted on:

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• June 4, 1776

• August 2, 1776

Which section of the Declaration lists complaints against King George III?

• Preamble

• List of Grievances

Which section of the Declaration of Independence lists the complaints against the king?

• Preamble

• List of Grievances

• Conclusion

• Articles of Confederation

The Olive Branch Petition was sent in which year?

• 1774

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

Who said Jefferson could “write ten times better” than he could?

• Franklin

• Adams

• Sherman

• Livingston

The Committee of Five included Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Livingston, and Sherman.

• True

• False