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- 1. Multiple ChoiceBy 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 ChoiceWhich one of these phrases appears in the Declaration of Independence?Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessLife, liberty, and property
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the Declaration of Independence read to Washington's troops days after it was adopted?To inspire the troops and encourage enlistmentsTo discourage the troops and discourage enlistmentsTo warn them about the warTo make them furious
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy 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 ChoiceWhere was the Declaration of Independence adopted?Washington D.C.Washington stateSouth CarolinaPennsylvania
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Declaration of Independence all about?For America and Britain to become alliesFor Britain to become part of GermanyTo proclaim that America's 13 Colonies were no longer part of the British EmpireFor America to take over Britain
- 7. Multiple ChoiceJohn Hancock is well known for his signature on the Declaration of Independence. How else did he contribute to the American Revolution?Through his wealthBy fighting in the warFor recruiting soldiers
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWho was not on the committee to write the Declaration of Independence?John AdamsThomas JeffersonBenjamin FranklinJohn Hancock
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen did the Declaration of Independence finally get approved and considered in effect by the Continental Congress?June 2, 1773
July 4, 1776
August 24, 1779May 5, 1771 - 10. Multiple ChoiceWhere was Congress meeting while the troops were fighting in the field?
Virginia
WashingtonCalifornia
Philadelphia - 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich war was a result of The Intolerable Acts?World War IRevolutionary WarWorld War IICivil War
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhat did The Intolerable Acts allow the British soldiers to do?To search houses without a warrantTo have trial by juryTo stay in American houses
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWho had the right to protest and not vote for lawmakers who passed such high tax laws?People living in BritainKing GeorgeThe governmentKing James
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat two acts did the British Parliament make that put very high taxes on paper and sugar?The Boston Port Act and The Quartering ActThe Quartering Act and The Stamp ActThe Sugar Act and The Massachusetts Government ActThe Stamp Act and Sugar Act
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThe Declaration of Independence was a desperate cry for what?libertyfreedomjusticepursuit of happiness
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat is written on the back of the Declaration of Independence?There is nothing written on the back.There is a secret treasure map on the back.Original Declaration of Independence, dated 4th July 1776American History Document, Drawer 4
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the signers of the Declaration of Independence would later become elected president?John Adams and John HancockJohn Adams and Thomas JeffersonBenjamin Franklin and Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson and James Madison
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMost of the signers actually signed the Declaration of Independence on what date?July 2July 4August 2August 6
- 19. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Declaration of Independence, where does the government get its power?From its ConstitutionFrom its militaryFrom the elected representativesFrom the Consent of the Governed
- 20. Multiple ChoiceHow many grievances were listed in the Declaration of Independence?
10
275095 - 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the resolution passed on July 2nd declaring independence?The Lee ResolutionThe Independence ResolutionThe Jefferson ResolutionThe Deliverance Resolution
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWho were the youngest signers of the Declaration of Independence?Edward Rutledge and Thomas Lynch, Jr.Thomas Jefferson and Roger ShermanBenjamin Harrison and John HancockWilliam Hooper and Alexander Hamilton
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich member of the committee who wrote the declaration refused to sign it?Tomas JeffersonJohn AdamsRobert LivingstonRoger Sherman
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT included in the declaration of independence?a preamblea declaration of rightsa bill of indictmentarticles of confederation
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat state is the declaration of independence displayed?CaliforniaFloridaWashington, dcNew York
- 26. Multiple ChoiceHow many people signed the declaration of independence?34765689
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho was king of great Britain at the time the colonies adopted the declaration of independence?King George the 2ndKing George the 3rdKing James the 2ndKing James the 3rd
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich did congress cut out of Jefferson's draft of he declaration?a paragraph written in Frencha paragraph about lawsa paragraph written about taxesall references to slavery
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWho was the main author of the declaration of independence?Tomas JeffersonJames MadisonBenjamin FranklinJohn Adams
- 30. Multiple Choicewhen did the continental congress actually pass a resolution of independence?June 5July 2May 6April 14
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