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Declaration of Independence Quiz

Quiz by Mark Harrington

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    To whom do the signers of the DOI appeal for help?
    The British Parliament
    The Colonial Governor
    The King of England
    The Supreme Judge of the World
    30s
  • Q2
    When did the Signers finish signing the DOI
    March 17, 1776
    July 4, 1776
    April 19, 1775
    August 2, 1776
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is not one of the "self-evident" truths found in the DOI?
    All women and men are created equal.
    They are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights.
    It is the right and duty of a people to throw off a government that has become oppressive.
    Governments are instituted among men for the protection rights.
    30s
  • Q4
    Jefferson lists grievances in the DOI that took place over how many of the past years?
    150
    Ten
    25
    77
    20s
  • Q5
    How many abuses by the king are outlined in the DOI?
    15
    75
    25
    10
    20s
  • Q6
    The DOI tells colonists which of the following?
    They are absolved from allegiance to the king.
    They cannot be required to pledge allegiance to the British flag.
    They are free to elect their own presidents.
    They are no longer required to pay the Stamp Tax
    20s
  • Q7
    According to the DOI what is the purpose of governments?
    To protect the rights of the people.
    None of the above
    To help the king maintain control of the people and thus ensure peace.
    To protect the king while also protecting the people.
    20s
  • Q8
    According to the video, how many key words are in the Constitution?
    875
    250
    1100
    400
    20s
  • Q9
    The pursuit of pleasure is known as....
    Hedonism
    Bacchanalianism
    Psychonominalism
    Primadonnaism
    20s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is not one of the DOI pledges?
    Our decent respect
    Our lives
    Our fortunes
    Our sacred honor
    20s

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