Question

the world recognizes independence day. after several years of conflict, the revolutionary war ended with the american victory at the battle of yorktown. negotiations followed leading to the signing of the treaty of paris on september 3, 1783. the treaty formally recognized the united states as an independent nation, as declared in 1776, and established boundaries for the new country.
the american war for independence was a world - wide conflict involving the united states and great britain, france, spain, and the netherlands. the peace process brought the young united states into international diplomacy, playing against the largest and most established powers on earth. the three american negotiators - john adams, benjamin franklin, and john jay - proved themselves ready for the world stage.
questions
multiple choice: circle the letter of the correct answer.

1. which of the following is not an unalienable right of the declaration?

a. life b. liberty c. education d. pursuit of happiness

1. the declaration of independence was written by:

a. thomas jefferson c. alexander hamilton
b. george washington d. john adams

1. the declaration of independence included:

a. statements concerning the rights of individuals
b. a list of specific grievances against england
c. a formal claim of independence from england
d. all of the above
true or false? write a t or f in the space provided.

1. the second continental congress had the task of carrying out the american revolution.
2. the declaration of independence is not a constitution.
3. the declaration was written in washington.
4. the principles of the declaration of independence were used in writing the u.s. constitution.
5. richard henry lee wrote a resolution that would allow england more authority over the colonies.

events in order. write the numbers 1 - 4, indicating which historical event happened first (1), second (2), third (3), or fourth (4).
______ treaty of paris signed.
______ boston tea party occurred.
______ second continental congress met.
______ first public reading of the declaration.

Explanation:

1. The unalienable rights in the Declaration of Independence are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, not education.
2. Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence.
3. The Declaration includes statements about individual rights, grievances against England, and a formal claim of independence.

For True - False:

1. The Second Continental Congress was involved in the American Revolution.
2. The Declaration of Independence is not a constitution.
3. It was written in Philadelphia, not Washington.
4. Its principles influenced the U.S. Constitution.
5. Richard Henry Lee proposed independence, not giving England more authority.

For event - ordering: The Boston Tea Party happened first (1773), then the Second Continental Congress met (1775), then the first public reading of the Declaration (1776), and finally the Treaty of Paris was signed (1783).

Answer:

Multiple - choice:

1. c. education
2. a. Thomas Jefferson
3. d. all of the above

True or False:

1. T
2. T
3. F
4. T
5. F

Events in Order:

• Treaty of Paris signed: 4
• Boston Tea Party occurred: 1
• Second Continental Congress met: 2
• First public reading of the Declaration: 3