Civics 101: Declaration of Independence

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

In the next week we will celebrate the 235th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jeffferson and signed by 56 men including John Hancock, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin, the courageous actions of these men still guides our nation more than two centuries later.

• What was the Declaration of Independence all about?
• Who was the principal author of the Declaration?
• Where was the Declaration aadopted? 
• When was the Declaration adopted? 
• Why didn't George Washington sign the Declaration of Independence?
• Where is the original Declaration of Independence located?

Answers:
http://www.earlyamerica.com/declaration-quiz.html