Signers of the Declaration
Cause and Effect
100

This was the man responsible for writing MOST of the Declaration of Independence?

Who is Thomas Jefferson?

100

This was one of the major causes of the American Revolution. A war between France, Great Britain, and the Native American Allies of both nations.

What is the French and Indian War?

200

This was the youngest of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence.

Who is George Walton?

200

This Proclamation was issued by King George III and said that colonist could not claim land west of the Appalachian Mountains.

What is the Proclamation of 1763?

300

This signer was also a doctor, and served as Governor of Georgia.

Who is Lyman Hall?


300

The Stamp Act placed a tax on these goods.

What are paper products including licenses, playing cards, and newspapers.

400

This signer of the Declaration was shot and killed in a duel with Lachlan McIntosh less than a year after signing the Declaration.

Who is Button Gwinnett?


400
The colonists placed the blame for the taxation of the colonies on this man.

Who is King George III?

500

The Declaration of Independence was signed in this city.

What is Philadelphia?

500

The French and Indian War was part of a larger war being fought across Europe by the French and English.

What is the Seven Years War?

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