The Signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776, United Kingdom) — Questions and answers

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Who was the President of the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776?

Choices

  1. John Hancock ✓
  2. King George III
  3. Samuel Adams
  4. John Dickinson

Answer: John Hancock

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What did King George III believe was the main purpose of the colonies?

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  1. To enrich the crown ✓
  2. To explore new lands
  3. To create new laws for Britain
  4. To provide a home for new settlers

Answer: To enrich the crown

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What actions did Samuel and John Adams organize to defy British authority?

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  1. Boycotts and protests ✓
  2. New laws and taxes
  3. Plays and concerts
  4. Royal parades

Answer: Boycotts and protests

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What did John Dickinson believe was the best path for the colonies regarding Britain?

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  1. Reconciliation ✓
  2. Immediate war
  3. Total surrender
  4. Creating new colonies

Answer: Reconciliation

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What major event happened in April 1775 that "shattered any hope of peace"?

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  1. The Battles of Lexington and Concord ✓
  2. A big party in Philadelphia
  3. A new law from King George
  4. A meeting of all the colonists

Answer: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

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Who was given the job of writing a declaration at the Second Continental Congress?

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  1. Thomas Jefferson ✓
  2. John Adams
  3. Benjamin Franklin
  4. Patrick Henry

Answer: Thomas Jefferson

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What witty comment did Benjamin Franklin make about the colonies needing to stick together?

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  1. "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." ✓
  2. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
  3. "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
  4. "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."

Answer: "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."

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What did the delegates do after John Hancock asked if they were to be free men or slaves?

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  1. They rose and cast their votes. ✓
  2. They decided to go home for the day.
  3. King George III arrived to stop them.
  4. They started cheering loudly.

Answer: They rose and cast their votes.

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What was special about John Hancock's signature on the Declaration of Independence?

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  1. It was large and bold. ✓
  2. It was very tiny and neat.
  3. It was hidden from view.
  4. It was drawn with a picture.

Answer: It was large and bold.

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What important country was created as a result of the Declaration of Independence?

Choices

  1. The United States of America ✓
  2. Great Britain
  3. Philadelphia
  4. Confucius Land

Answer: The United States of America

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