
Declaration of Independence Quiz
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- Q1To whom do the signers of the DOI appeal for help?The British ParliamentThe Colonial GovernorThe King of EnglandThe Supreme Judge of the World30s
- Q2When did the Signers finish signing the DOIMarch 17, 1776July 4, 1776April 19, 1775August 2, 177630s
- Q3Which 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
- Q4Jefferson lists grievances in the DOI that took place over how many of the past years?150Ten257720s
- Q5How many abuses by the king are outlined in the DOI?1575251020s
- Q6The 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 Tax20s
- Q7According to the DOI what is the purpose of governments?To protect the rights of the people.None of the aboveTo help the king maintain control of the people and thus ensure peace.To protect the king while also protecting the people.20s
- Q8According to the video, how many key words are in the Constitution?875250110040020s
- Q9The pursuit of pleasure is known as....HedonismBacchanalianismPsychonominalismPrimadonnaism20s
- Q10Which of the following is not one of the DOI pledges?Our decent respectOur livesOur fortunesOur sacred honor20s