Declaration of Independence Quiz Score:

1.Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

A Thomas Jefferson

B George Washington

C John Hancock

D Benjamin Franklin

2.What was the purpose of the DOI?

A To make the British people angry.

B To disrespect the king.

C To allow the colonies to create their own laws and government.

D To declare war on Great Britain.

3.How many colonies were involved in the DOI?

A 10

B 5

C 20

D 13

4.Independence means having to rely on someone or something.

A True

B False

5.What is a declaration?
A A formal statement or announcement.

B A proposal.

C An agreement.

D A type of treaty.

6.What did Thomas Jefferson identify as man kinds three unalienable rights?
A Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

B Food, Water, and Shelter

C Voting, Fair Trial, and Free Speech

D Right to Protest, Right to Bear Arms, Freedom of Religion

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7.Thomas Jefferson wrote that "all men are created equal." Yet he was a ________ owner. Fill
in the blank and explain why this is ironic.

8.Who was the DOI sent to?

A King George III

B King George II

C Queen Elizabeth

D King Henry

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