US History: The Declaration of Independence

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Which of the following states had the most signers of the Declaration of Independence?

Virginia
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania (correct)
New York

What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on other countries?

It only influenced the French Revolution.
It influenced many countries, especially in Latin America. (correct)
It was only recognized by the United States.
It had no influence on other countries.

Who paraphrased the Declaration of Independence in the Gettysburg Address?

Abraham Lincoln (correct)
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
Samuel Adams

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

Before the American Revolutionary War (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence?

It served as the founding philosophy of the United States. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many signers were from New Hampshire?

2 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which state seceded from the Union before the Civil War and quoted the Declaration of Independence?

South Carolina (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Declaration of Independence on the United States?

It served as the founding philosophy of the United States. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where was the Declaration of Independence published?

At printing houses throughout the United States (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signers of the Declaration of Independence was from Massachusetts?

John Adams (A) Signup and view all the answers

How did the signing of the Declaration of Independence influence other countries?

It inspired revolutions in several countries (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following signers of the Declaration of Independence was from Georgia?

Button Gwinnett (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the importance of the text of the Declaration of Independence?

It was published throughout the newly formed United States (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Declaration of Independence?

It led to the abolition of slavery (D) Signup and view all the answers

From which state did Samuel Chase sign the Declaration of Independence?

Maryland (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was unique about South Carolina's secession declaration?

It omitted the famous words 'all men are created equal' (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York?

William Floyd (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Gettysburg Address?

It was a speech by Abraham Lincoln that paraphrased the Declaration of Independence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Declaration of Independence's impact on the United States' founding philosophy?

It influenced the Constitution and the Bill of Rights (D) Signup and view all the answers