Declaration Of Independence Quizzes & Trivia

Sweet independence, sweet American glory. Signed by Congress on July 4th, the US Declaration of Independence declared the 13 American Colonies independent of British rule, freeing them from the clutches of King George III. Let’s see if you were paying attention during history class – what year was the Declaration of Independence signed? Although there are over 50 signatures on the document, which American Founding Father was the main writer?

The original Declaration of Independence is now on display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C., but several versions were made, including one sent to King George in Britain, who refused to accept it. Despite the new freedom, the American Revolutionary War dragged on for four more years after the Declaration of Independence was signed. What was the final battle of the war? Put your history skills to the test by taking our challenging quizzes on the US Declaration of Independence!

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Declaration Of Independence Quiz

In honor of Independence Day, the editors at The Dallas Morning News put together a quiz on the Declaration of Independence. Take the quiz and test your knowledge of our country's founding document. (SOURCES: About.com,...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 5243 | Last updated: Jan 28, 2013

Sample Question
What is the first word of the declaration?

We

When

The

Our

The Declaration Of Independence: Quiz!

How much do you know about the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Independence is a formal document created by the second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1776. This document signified...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 226 | Last updated: May 6, 2021

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When was the Declaration written?

Well before fighting broke out.

At the beginning of the Revolution.

A year into the Revolution.

Once independence had been won.

Two years after the end of the war.

Quiz: Facts About The Declaration Of Independence

Correctly identify important principles or facts about the Declaration of Independence .

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 547 | Last updated: Jan 3, 2020

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Who was not part of the committee, appointed by the Second Continental Congress, to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

Quiz: The Declaration Of Independence!

Looking for an interesting way to test your knowledge about the Declaration of Independence? This quiz can help. The Declaration of Independence signified the official separation between the thirteen colonies and Great Britain....

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 51 | Last updated: May 6, 2021

Sample Question
Who was not part of the committee, appointed by the Second Continental Congress, to draft the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

John Adams

Quiz About The Declaration Of Independence

Open Court Reading Assessment - 5th Grade

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 511 | Last updated: Jul 11, 2018

Sample Question
Who was the oldest person to sign the Declaration of Independence?

John Adams

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

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How Much Do You Know About The Declaration of Independence?

How much do you really know about the Declaration of Independence? Test your knowledge with our quiz!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 541 | Last updated: Mar 12, 2016

Sample Question
How many grievances were listed in the Declaration of Independence?

20

27

38

Declaration Of Independence Trivia

Declaration of Independence Trivia

How much do you know about the Declaration of Independence?

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 521 | Last updated: Feb 19, 2013

Sample Question
The Declaration was adopted by the colonies on July 4, 1776, but on what date did most of the Declaration signers sign it?

June 15, 1776

July 4, 1776

August 2, 1776

August 20, 1776

Our Federal And State Constitutions/ Unit 2 Declaration Of Independence

Our Federal And State Constitutions/ unit 2 Declaration Of Independence

Help you went the constitution test!!!

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 463 | Last updated: Jan 31, 2013

Sample Question
Which of the following is NOT an unalienable right of the declaration?

Life

Liberty

Education

Pursuit of happiness

Quiz Over The Declaration Of Independence

Quiz over The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 230 | Last updated: Dec 4, 2017

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What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

A document that announced Britians Freedom from the U.S.

A document that announed Paul Revere's famous ride

A document that announced the colonies' freedom from England

A document that announced the Tories' freedom from Jail

United States Declaration Of Independence: Trivia Quiz

There are a lot of things that people do not know about the United States declaration of independence, and one of them is the day that it was actually signed while some believe it was in on July 4th, 1776 others believe it was on...

Questions: 45 | Attempts: 141 | Last updated: Sep 2, 2019

Sample Question
The proclamation of 1763 prevented colonists from moving west of the ________________.

Louisiana Territory

Ohio River Valley

Appalachian Mountains

Great Lakes

The Declaration Of Independence: MCQ Quiz!

The Declaration of Independence: MCQ Quiz!

What do you understand by the Declaration of Independence? The Declaration of Independence states the reasons why the thirteen colonies sought independence from British rule. The document trumpeted the union of the thirteen...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 38 | Last updated: May 6, 2021

Sample Question
After fighting spread to other colonies. What did the colonists believe it was time to do?

Separate from the African slaves

Go back to England

Separate from British rule

Do the stinky leg

Dump tea into Boston Harbor

United States Declaration Of Independence! Trivia Quiz

United States Declaration of Independence! Trivia Quiz

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 32 | Last updated: Apr 15, 2020

Sample Question
The Declaration of Independence states:

That all men, no matter of color, are created equal.

That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Government with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

None of the above.