Know-It-All Tuesdays: Declaration of Independence Trivia

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Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, which declared the American colonies’ separation from Great Britain?

A) Benjamin Franklin

B) Thomas Jefferson

C) John Adams

D) George Washington

The Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on which date?

A) July 2, 1776

B) July 4, 1776

C) July 6, 1776

D) July 8, 1776

Which philosophical concept, derived from the writings of John Locke, is prominently featured in the Declaration of Independence as “unalienable rights”?

A) life, liberty, and property

B) life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

C) freedom, equality, and justice

D) liberty, equality, and fraternity

In the Declaration of Independence, who is specifically blamed for the various grievances listed against Great Britain?

A) Parliament

B) King George III

C) the British people

D) the British military

Which delegate from Massachusetts is famously known for his large, bold signature on the Declaration of Independence?

A) John Hancock

B) Samuel Adams

C) John Adams

D) Paul Revere

In total, how many delegates signed the Declaration of Independence?

A) 50

B) 52

C) 54

D) 56

Which colony did not have a delegate sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) New York

B) New Jersey

C) Virginia

D) Massachusetts

Which influential American founding father edited the draft of the Declaration of Independence and later became the second President of the United States?

A) Benjamin Franklin

B) Thomas Jefferson

C) John Adams

D) James Madison

In which city was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

A) New York City

B) Boston

C) Philadelphia

D) Charleston

In the Declaration of Independence, what phrase is used to describe the colonies’ new status as an independent nation?

A) free and independent states

B) united and independent states

C) sovereign and independent states

D) united and sovereign states

Which delegate from Virginia presented the resolution for independence to the Second Continental Congress, paving the way for the Declaration of Independence?

A) George Wythe

B) Richard Henry Lee

C) Benjamin Harrison

D) Thomas Nelson Jr.

Who was the president of the Second Continental Congress and the first to sign the Declaration of Independence?

A) John Hancock

B) John Adams

C) Thomas Jefferson

D) Benjamin Franklin

The introduction of the Declaration of Independence, which explains the purpose of the document, is commonly referred to as what?

A) Preamble

B) Prologue

C) Introduction

D) Declaration

Which year was the first time the term “Declaration of Independence” was used to describe the document?

A) 1776

B) 1777

C) 1781

D) 1783

Who was responsible for printing the first copies of the Declaration of Independence that were distributed throughout the colonies?

A) Benjamin Franklin

B) John Dunlap

C) Robert Aitken

D) David C. Claypoole

Want to see how you did? 

Answers:

Thomas Jefferson

July 4, 1776

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

King Geroge III

Jonh Hancock

56

New York

John Adams

Philadelphia

Free and independent states

Richard Henry Lee

John Hancock

Preamble

1776

John Dunlap


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  9. Well, that was interesting. My neighbors to the west, much older than me, spend most of their time at their house at the river. When they have family holiday get-togethers, they come to their house here w/the whole family. They have at least 2 daughters, possibly more, not sure if they have a son. Really nice people. It was their daughter who told me about the kangen water and gave me some to try. This was when the cancer on my leg was diagnosed.

    For the last month or so, their kids and the grandkids have been at their house here every day; they have also moved their 2nd car back here, which means they will be here for an extended period. I always keep an eye on their place for them and use their clothesline. The kids have been out in the yard playing with the neighbor kids: baseball, football, etc.

    I heard them out there earlier, then heard and saw one of them climbing my gate – the ball came over the fence. They did it several times so I went out and opened one of the gates so they don’t have to climb over it. While it was open, 2 Huskies wandered in and inspected my entire back yard. The kids said they were friendly and belonged to someone else on the block. They ran over to the dogs, who were indeed friendly, and then they came over to me. I knelt down and one of them came up to me and pushed it’s head into my chest while I was petting her, then laid down almost in my lap! Gorgeous dogs and both super friendly.

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