Who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington
• John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776.

In which city was the Declaration of Independence signed? (Enter the city only.)

• Philadelphia

Which Enlightenment philosopher most influenced the language and ideas of the Declaration of Independence?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau
• John Locke
• Montesquieu
• Voltaire

The Declaration of Independence includes a list of grievances against King George III.

What are the three unalienable rights mentioned in the Declaration of Independence? (List in order, separated by commas. Example: X, Y, Z)

• life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness

Which group was NOT explicitly included in the rights described by the Declaration of Independence?

• Land-owning men
• Women
• Colonists
• Patriots

The original draft of the Declaration included a passage criticizing slavery, which was removed before adoption.

Who was President of the Continental Congress when the Declaration of Independence was adopted? (Enter full name.)

• John Hancock

Which section of the Declaration of Independence states the colonies' intention to break away from Britain?

• The Preamble
• The List of Grievances
• The Indictment of the King
• The Conclusion

What was the main reason the American colonies started to resent British rule before the Declaration of Independence?

• Religious disagreements
• Taxation without representation
• Language barriers
• Territorial conflicts with France

The British government allowed American colonists to elect representatives to Parliament.

In which year did the British Parliament pass the Stamp Act? (Enter the year only.)

• 1765

Which event was a direct protest by colonists against British taxes on tea?

• The Boston Tea Party
• The Magna Carta
• The Mayflower Compact
• The Battle of Saratoga

The phrase 'no taxation without representation' sums up a major complaint the colonists had against the British.

What was the name of the group formed to coordinate colonial resistance to British policies? (Hint: Three-word group, first word is 'Sons')

• Sons of Liberty

Which imperial law required colonists to house and feed British soldiers?

• Quartering Act
• Stamp Act
• Townshend Act
• Tea Act

The First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia to discuss colonial grievances against Britain.

Which harbor did British Parliament close as punishment for the Boston Tea Party?

• Boston Harbor

What document did the colonists send to King George III in hopes of reconciling before declaring independence?

• Olive Branch Petition
• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Articles of Confederation