Declaration of Independence Worksheet

A Grade 9 Social Studies worksheet on the Declaration of Independence, covering its purpose, key ideas, and historical context.

Grade 9 Social studies HistoryU.S. HistoryDeclaration of Independence

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RH.9-10.1RH.9-10.2RH.9-10.4Declaration of IndependenceU.S. HistoryAmerican RevolutionFounding Documents

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Declaration of Independence

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.

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

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

John Adams

2. What year was the Declaration of Independence officially adopted?

1775

1776

1781

1783

3. The Declaration of Independence asserts that all men are created , that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of .

4. The Declaration lists numerous against King George III to justify the colonies' separation from Great Britain.

5. The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies' independence from France.

True

False

6. The Declaration of Independence was signed by representatives from all thirteen colonies.

True

False

7. Briefly explain the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence.

8. Identify and explain one key idea or principle expressed in the Declaration of Independence.

Match each term with its correct definition.

9. Unalienable Rights

a. The act of formally withdrawing from a union or federation.

10. Grievances

b. Rights that cannot be taken away or denied.

11. Revolution

c. Formal complaints or protests.