Declaration of Independence Worksheet
Explore the historical significance and key principles of the Declaration of Independence with this engaging worksheet for 6th graders.
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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?
1775
1776
1783
1787
2. Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
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.
True
False
6. The Declaration of Independence listed grievances against the King of France.
True
False
7. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
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.
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