Question

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.

1. the declaration of independence is not a constitution.
2. the declaration was written in washington, d.c.
3. the principles of the declaration of independ-

ence were used in writing the u.s. constitution.

1. richard henry lee wrote a resolution that would

allow england more authority over the colonists.
the declaration by the numbers. choose the
correct number from the bank that matches the statements.
number bank: 3, 5, 10, 13, 27, 56, 250
number of committee members drafted declaration
semicentennial years

Explanation:

1. For the multiple-choice questions:

• Q1: The Declaration of Independence names life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness as unalienable rights; education is not included.
• Q2: Thomas Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
• Q3: The Declaration includes individual rights statements, grievances against England, and a formal independence claim.

1. For the true/false questions:

• Q1: The Second Continental Congress managed the American Revolution, including raising armies and directing strategy.
• Q2: The Declaration is a statement of independence, not a governing constitution.
• Q3: The Declaration was written in Philadelphia, not Washington, D.C.
• Q4: The Declaration's principles (like natural rights) influenced the U.S. Constitution.
• Q5: Richard Henry Lee proposed a resolution for independence from England, not more authority for England.

1. For the number matching question (only the first clear statement):

• The Declaration was drafted by a 5-member committee.

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

THE DECLARATION BY THE NUMBERS:

Number of committee members drafted Declaration: 5