The Declaration of Independence

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1. Which of these men was NOT among those appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence? George Washington Benjamin Franklin John Adams Roger Sherman

2. The committee presented its draft before the Congress on June 28, 1776. On July 1, a vote was taken, and all but two states approved the Declaration. Which two voted no? North Carolina and Maryland Georgia and Connecticut Pennsylvania and South Carolina New Jersey and New York

3. Copies of the Declaration were signed by John Hancock, President of the Congress, and this man, its secretary. John Adams Charles Thompson Richard Henry Lee Charles Carroll

4. What is the first word of the Declaration? We When The Our

5. Why was Thomas Jefferson chosen for the actual fomrmulating of the draft of the Declaration of Independence? He was the best writer He had the most time to devote to it He was respected by King George III He was from Virginia

6. Of all the colonies, which state had the most signatories? Massachusetts Virginia Pennsylvania New York

7. True or false: All of the signatories signed the Declaration at the same time. True False

8. Where is the Declaration kept today? Library of Congress Smithsonian White House National Archives

9. There are 24 known copies of the version of the Declaration known as the "Dunlap Broadside", named after John Dunlap. Who was he? Vice-President of the Congress A printer An early historian The first Librarian of Congress

10. One member of Congress who did not sign the Declaration was John Dickinson. What was his reason? He was afraid of the consequences He was ill He was hoping for a reconciliation with Britain He disagreed with the wording