What was Thomas Jefferson's role in the creation of the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson and His Legacy

Interactive Video
•
Science, History, Social Studies
•
3rd - 5th Grade
•
Hard

Patricia Brown
FREE Resource
Read more
9 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
He was a signatory.
He was unaware of it.
He was the main author.
He opposed it.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where was Thomas Jefferson born?
New York
Massachusetts
Virginia
Pennsylvania
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'colony' refer to in the context of Virginia?
A place with a monarchy
A place with no government
A place controlled by another country
A place with self-governance
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of the Declaration of Independence?
To create a new language
To form a new religion
To gain freedom from Britain
To establish a monarchy
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Thomas Jefferson believe about education?
It should be free for all voters
It should be optional
It should be expensive
It should be limited to the wealthy
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many terms did Thomas Jefferson serve as president?
Four terms
Three terms
Two terms
One term
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which U.S. currency features Thomas Jefferson?
Quarter
Nickel
Dime
Penny
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is depicted on the back of the nickel along with Thomas Jefferson?
The White House
The Capitol Building
His house at Monticello
The Statue of Liberty
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is Thomas Jefferson considered a founding father?
He was the first president
He wrote the Constitution
He was the main author of the Declaration of Independence
He discovered America
Similar Resources on Quizizz
10 questions
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
6 questions
The Father of the Declaration of Independence

Interactive video
•
4th - 6th Grade
11 questions
Early American History and Independence

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
11 questions
U.S. History: Key Events and Figures

Interactive video
•
3rd - 4th Grade
11 questions
Independence Day Trivia Questions

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
6 questions
Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
11 questions
Unveiling The History And Significance Of President's Day

Interactive video
•
4th - 5th Grade
10 questions
Thomas Jefferson and the Declaration of Independence

Interactive video
•
3rd - 5th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade