Declaration of Independence

Which document outlined the purpose of government and listed grievances against King George III?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution

Whose signature is the most prominent on the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

On what date was the Declaration of Independence ratified?

• September 17, 1776

• August 2, 1776

• July 4, 1776

• July 2, 1776

What was the ultimate goal of the American colonists in declaring independence?

• To end all taxes

• To increase trade with other countries

• To establish their own government

• To gain more land