The Declaration of Independence (week 4)

1. Abigail Adams wrote a letter to John Adams about "Manly Sentiments in the Declaration" of Independence. Which statement in the Declaration of Independence was she perhaps talking about?

A) governments are instituted among men...
B) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
C) powers from the consent of the governed.
D) We hold these truths to be self-evident...

2. Thomas Jefferson used the Virginia Constitution and what other document as an example to create the Declaration of Independence?

A) Virginia Pledge of Allegiance
B) Virginia Declaration of Rights
C) Virginia Magna Carta
D) Virginia Articles of Confederation

3. Abigail often wrote that which group should be included in the Declaration of Independence?

A) American Indians
B) British Citizens
C) African Americans
D) Women

4. Why did the Founding Fathers agree to sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) They were forced to sign it.
B) They agreed it best outlined the type of government structure the people needed.
C) There agreed it was safe for travel.
D) They were bound to support it with their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor.

5. Having a say in government is called

A) politics
B) liberalism
C) sovereignty
D) sagacity

6. On what date did the delegates sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) June 16, 1776
B) June 4, 1776
C) July 16, 1776
D) July 4, 1776

7. Who signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution?

A) Abigail Adams
B) Benjamin Franklin
C) Sam Hancock
D) John Adams

8. By King George III's view, all who signed the Declaration of Independence were____________.

A) traitors
B) bandits
C) loyalists
D) minutemen

9. Thomas Jefferson was the __________ President of the United States.

A) second
B) fourth
C) first
D) third

10. John Hancock signed his name very largely on the Declaration of Independence

A) because he wrote the Declaration of Independence.
B) so he could be famous.
C) because he made a mistake.
D) so the king could read it without glasses.

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