Q 01/05

In what year was the Declaration of Independence adopted by the Continental Congress?

A) 1774

B) 1775

C) 1776

D) 1777

Answer · why

C) 1776

The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, by the Second Continental Congress, formally declaring the thirteen American colonies fre...

Q 02/05

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

A) Benjamin Franklin

B) Thomas Jefferson

C) John Adams

D) George Washington

Answer · why

B) Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was appointed to a five-man committee and chosen to draft the Declaration. He wrote the initial draft in June 1776, which was then ed...

Q 03/05

How many colonies joined together to declare independence in 1776?

A) 11

B) 12

C) 13

D) 15

Answer · why

C) 13

Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Caroli...

Q 04/05

Which founding father predicted Independence Day would be marked with 'pomp and parade... bonfires, and illuminations'?

A) Thomas Jefferson

B) Benjamin Franklin

C) John Adams

D) Alexander Hamilton

Answer · why

C) John Adams

He wrote it to his wife Abigail the day before the Declaration was adopted. His prediction was off by two days: he expected the vote on the Lee Resolu...

Q 05/05

Which two former U.S. presidents both died on July 4, 1826 — exactly 50 years after independence?

A) Washington and Jefferson

B) Adams and Madison

C) Adams and Jefferson

D) Jefferson and Monroe

Answer · why

C) Adams and Jefferson

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Adams reportedly said, "Thomas Jef...