Comprehension 1
Comprehension 2
Vocabulary 1
Vocabulary 2
100
These are some reasons that Adams believed Jefferson to be the best man to draft the Declaration of Independence.
What is Jefferson was a Virginian, popular, and a better writer?
100
This is what a boy did right after the final version of the Declaration of Independence was voted and approved.
What is the boy gave the signal for bells to ring?
100
This is another word for statement.
What is declaration?
100
Something put together, created, or written.
What is composition?
200
This is what the delegates risked by signing the Declaration of Independence.
What is the risked being captures and killed at traitors by the British?
200
According to what we read, these are the sources that Jefferson drew upon to write his draft.
What is the writings of Locke and Paine, and other declarations?
200
A discussion between two groups that disagree.
What is debate?
200
To express out loud,
What is utter?
300
The statement "The delegates who favored independence got busy behind the scenes, tells us this.
What is the worked together to persuade other delegates?
300
The author says that Jefferson "squirmed in his seat" while congress worked on his draft tells us this.
What is Jefferson was uncomfortable with the process?
300
To leave something unprotected.
What is exposing?
300
This is to move back.
What is retreat?
400
This is Jefferson's statement about the purpose of the Declaration of Independence.
What is to explain that all people are created equal and have rights?
400
During the writing of the Declaration of Independence was Jefferson president?
What is no?
400
This is attacked with heavy fire.
What is bombarded?
400
The betraying of one's country by helping the enemy.
What is treason?
500
This is why John Hancock made his signature so large.
What is he wanted King George to be able to read it without his glasses?
500
This is the superlative form of good.
What is best?
500
A just, moral, or lawful claim.
What is rights?
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