The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

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Mike Eaton

History

6th - 12th Grade

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1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

By the time the Declaration of Independence was adopted:

The colonies and Germany had been at war for over 5 months.

America had become a part of Great Britain.

The colonies and England had been at war for over a year.

The 13 colonies were their own country.

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which one of these phrases appears in the Declaration of Independence?

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Life, liberty, and property

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why was the Declaration of Independence read to Washington's troops days after it was adopted?

To inspire the troops and encourage enlistments

To discourage the troops and discourage enlistments

To warn them about the war

To make them furious

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why didn't George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence?

He refused to.

As Commander of the army, he was unable to participate.

He was against it.

He sided with Britain.

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

Washington D.C.

Washington state

South Carolina

Pennsylvania

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