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When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for citizens to know the foundation of their country, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they read up! How well do you remember the United States Declaration of Independence? Take this quiz to test yourself!Once you answeShow More
When in the course of human events it becomes necessary for citizens to know the foundation of their country, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they read up! How well do you remember the United States Declaration of Independence? Take this quiz to test yourself!Once you answer all the questions, you will get your results from this quiz. Submit your answers by selecting an option below each question. All answer options will load for you once you reach them. For best results, answer the questions in a row. Once you know your results, don’t forget to check the rest of the fun quizzes we’ve prepared for you. Good luck!
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1
The Declaration of Independence was written by American colonists who to secede from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Who were the grievances written about?
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King George III
King Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth I
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Americans were so upset with the British Crown that they threw tea into Boston Harbor! How many grievances were listed against the British monarch?
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8
15
27
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The British did a lot of bad stuff to the Americas. Which was NOT one of the grievances listed?
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Taxing the colonies without consent
Stealing slaves from incoming ships
Cutting off the colonies from international trade
Denying colonists a trial by jury
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There is something on the back side of the Declaration! What does it say?
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“In God We Trust.”
“Original Declaration of Independence dated 4th July 1776.”
“So Humbly To The King.”
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5
Fifty-six people made up the Founding Fathers! Whose signature is NOT on the Declaration?
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John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams
George Washington
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The Declaration was signed by representatives of each of the 13 colonies. Which state was not one of the original 13 colonies?
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Massachusetts
Maryland
Georgia
Maine
New Jersey
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Where was the Declaration of Independence first signed?
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Washington, DC
Boston
Philadelphia
Providence
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True or false: Richard Stockton of New Jersey was the only signer to recant his support of the Revolution after being captured by the British.
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True
False
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9
If you wanted to see the original document, where could you find it today?
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Library of Congress
White House
National Archives
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10
Which two signers of the document would later become president?
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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Robert Morris and Benjamin Franklin
Samuel Adams and John Hancock
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11
Congress approved the final text on July 4, 1776. When was it actually signed?
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July 7, 1776
August 2, 1776
September 13, 1778
December 12, 1791
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The oldest signer of the document was 70-year-old Benjamin Franklin. The youngest was a 26-year-old lawyer from South Carolina. What was his name?
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