Declaration of Independence
What year was the Declaration of Independence signed?
1776
What event involved colonists throwing tea into Boston Harbor?
The Boston Tea Party
Who was the commander of the Continental Army?
George Washington
What were American colonists who supported independence called?
Patriots
True or False: The Declaration of Independence only affected the 13 colonies.
False – It inspired other independence movements too.
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What were the laws called that punished Boston after the Tea Party?
The Intolerable Acts
What was the turning point battle that convinced France to help the colonies?
The Battle of Saratoga
What were colonists called who remained loyal to Britain?
Loyalists
What idea from the Declaration means the government gets power from the people?
Consent of the governed
Having power of their own government
What country were the colonies declaring independence from?
Great Britain
What group was formed to protest British taxes and policies?
The Sons of Liberty
In what city did Washington and his troops spend a harsh winter?
Valley Forge
What color were the British soldiers' uniforms?
Red
How did the Declaration change how colonists saw themselves?
As a new, independent nation
Americans
Name one natural right listed in the Declaration.
Life, Liberty, or the Pursuit of Happiness
What was the first battle of the Revolutionary War?
The Battle of Lexington and Concord
What began the American Revolution?
The French and Indian War
Name one advantage the British had in the war.
Strong army/navy, more money, trained soldiers (any valid answer)
What part of the Declaration lists the colonists’ complaints against the king?
The grievances section
What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why the colonies were breaking away from Britain and to declare their independence.
What tax law led to the colonists chanting “No taxation without representation”?
The Stamp Act
What countries began supporting and giving resources to the colonist?
France, Spain
Name one strength the Patriots had in the war.
Knowledge of land, strong leadership, motivation for freedom (any valid answer)
Why is the Declaration still important today?
It expresses key American values like freedom and equality.