
Declaration of Independence
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Erika Argueta Marquez
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Multiple Choice
The ______________ was the final attempt by the Continental Congress to avoid war with Great Britain.
Olive Branch Petition
Intolerable Acts
Boycotting of goods
Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
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Multiple Choice
What is the official name of the army George Washington commanded during the Revolutionary War?
Continental Army
Patriot Army
The Minutemen
American Army
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Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson borrowed many of his ideas from which Enlightenment Philosopher?
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Paine
John Adams
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Multiple Choice
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Bejamin Franklin
George Washingon
Thomas Adams
Thomas Jefferson
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Multiple Choice
Why was this document written?
The colonists wanted to break free from British control.
The French told the colonist to write a letter
They wanted to get out of America
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Multiple Choice
Thomas Jefferson stated people have the right to life, ______, and the pursuit of happiness.
love
liberty
learning
life
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Multiple Choice
Some famous signers of the Declaration of Independence included; John Adams, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock.
True
False
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Multiple Choice
1. On _________________, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
January 1, 1776
December 15, 1776
July 4, 1776
October 31, 2020
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Multiple Choice
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
13
4
100
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The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 individuals, representing the 13 original colonies of the United States. These signatories played a crucial role in the founding of the nation and their collective action marked a significant moment in American history.
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Multiple Choice
Who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence?
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
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John Hancock was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence. As the President of the Continental Congress, he had the honor of signing first. His large and flamboyant signature became famous, and his name is now synonymous with signing a document. The other options, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams, were also important figures in the drafting of the Declaration, but they signed after Hancock.
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Multiple Choice
What did the Declaration of Independence announce?
A new nation: the United States of America
The end of the Revolutionary War
The formation of the 13 colonies
The independence of Great Britain
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The Declaration of Independence announced the formation of a new nation: the United States of America. It was a formal statement adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declaring that the 13 American colonies were no longer under British rule and were now united, free, and independent states.
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Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration of Independence who institutes or creates governments?
The King
The People
The Pope
The President
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Multiple Choice
According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power from?
The King
Religion
The People
The President
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