Signatures
How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56 people
How many parts of the Declaration of Independence are there?
4 Parts
Why was the document written?
To announce the creation of a new country.
When was the Declaration voted on?
July 2, 1776
Who were two important people that signed the document?
Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, John Adams, and John Hancock
How many parts is the body divided into?
2 Parts
Why did they want to be separated from Britain?
They couldn't govern themselves.
Which states voted against the document?
Pennsylvania and South Carolina
What day was it finalized?
What is the purpose of the Introduction?
Why did other people sign it after July 4th?
It was copied in its final form on August 2nd.
Which two people died 50 years after the Declaration was adopted?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
What day did most people sign the Declaration of Independence?
August 2, 1776
What is the purpose of the Preamble?
States the purpose of the document.
Why did John Hancock have the biggest signature?
He was the President of Congress
What is written on the back of the Declaration?
Original Declaration of Independence dates 4th July 1776