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Declaration of Independence Worksheet

Explore the historical significance and key principles of the Declaration of Independence with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.

Grade 6 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryDeclaration of Independence
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D2.Civ.2.3-5D2.His.1.6-8

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Declaration of IndependenceU.S. HistoryAmerican RevolutionFounding Fathers
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Declaration of Independence

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall information about the Declaration of Independence.

1. In what year was the Declaration of Independence signed?

a

1775

b

1776

c

1783

d

1787

2. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

a

George Washington

b

Benjamin Franklin

c

Thomas Jefferson

d

John Adams

3. The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies' separation from  .

4. The Declaration states that all men are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights, which include life, liberty, and the pursuit of  .

5. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776.

T

True

F

False

6. The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against the King of France.

T

True

F

False

7. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

independence
rights
colonies
government

8. The Declaration of   declared the thirteen American colonies free from British rule.

9. It listed the unalienable   of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

10. The document argued that a   derives its just powers from the consent of the governed.