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What year did America celebrate its first Independence Day?
a) 1776
b) 1791
c) 1787
d) 1800
1776
Which of the following is NOT one of the rights protected by the Bill of Rights?
Right to Vote
Right to Bear Arms
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Right to Vote
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
What document was approved on July 4th, 1776, declaring America's freedom from Great Britain?
a) Bill of Rights
b) Articles of Confederation
c) Constitution
d) Declaration of Independence
Declaration of Independence
Where did the framers of the Constitution have their meeting?
a) Monticello
b) Independence Hall in Philadelphia
c) Mount Vernon
d) White House
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
What was the purpose of the Constitution?
a) To protect the rights of American citizens
b) To establish a new monarchy
c) To create a military alliance
To protect the rights of American citizens
Who were some of the famous framers of the Constitution?
a) Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams
b) John Adams, James Madison
c) Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
d) Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin, George Washington
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
a) To create a new currency
b) To declare war on Great Britain
c) To explain why America should be free from Great Britain
d) To establish a monarchy in America
To explain why America should be free from Great Britain
What did the framers of the Constitution agree on?
The abolishment of all laws
The rights that American citizens should have
The establishment of a state religion
The rights that American citizens should have
What are rights in the context of the text?
a) Privileges granted by the government
b) Things that people have the freedom to do
c) Responsibilities of citizens
d) Laws that restrict freedom
Things that people have the freedom to do
What event is celebrated on the 4th of July?
Independence Day
What is the significance of the 4th of July in American history?
It honors the Founding Fathers
It celebrates America's independence from Great Britain
It marks the end of the Revolutionary War
It celebrates America's independence from Great Britain
When were the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution?
1776
1787
1791
1800
1791
What did the American colonies have to do when they were ruled by British leaders?
Ignore all laws
Declare independence immediately
Follow British laws
Make up their own laws
Follow British laws
Why do Americans celebrate the 4th of July?
To remember the Civil War
To commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence
To appreciate their freedom and independence
To appreciate their freedom and independence