This activity provides students with an
engaging and technology based way to learn
about the Declaration of Independence.
They will use the mrnussbaum.com to answer
various questions about who wrote the
Declaration of Independence, the purpose of
the Declaration, the complaints against the
king, and more. An answer key is included.
Declaration of Independence
Interactive Internet Scavenger Hunt
Name: ____________________________ Date: _____________
Directions: Click on the link to answer the questions about the
Declaration of Independence.
1. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
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2. After breaking some of their ties with England, what had the
colonies already established?
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3. Who was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?
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4. Who were the 4 other members of congress that signed it?
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5. What were 2 things that Thomas Jefferson explained in the
Declaration of Independence?
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6. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was the Declaration presented
to?
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7. Was it approved?
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8. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? Who
was the first person to sign it?
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Directions: Read through the Declaration of Independence and
answer the following questions.
9. List 5 complaints against the king. (Hint: these start with the
word “HE” or “FOR”.)
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10. Watch the video at the bottom of the page. In the box below,
take notes about important things you learned from the video.
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Declaration of Independence
Interactive Internet Scavenger Hunt
Answer Key
1. What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?
To explain why colonies needed to separate from Great Britain
2. After breaking some of their ties with England, what had the
colonies already established?
Congress, currency, army, and post office
3. Who was chosen to draft the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
4. Who were the 4 other members of congress that signed it?
Roger Sherman, Robert Livingston, Benjamin Franklin, and John
Adams
5. What were 2 things that Thomas Jefferson explained in the
Declaration of Independence?
A body of people have a right to change governments if that
government becomes oppressive (unfair and controlling) and
governments fail when they no longer have the consent of the
governed
6. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who was the Declaration presented
to?
The Continental Congress
7. Was it approved?
Yes
8. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence? Who
was the first person to sign it?
56 people; John Hancock
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9. List 5 complaints against the king. (Hint: these start with the
word “HE” or “FOR”.)
Answers will vary – check website for possible answer
10. Watch the video at the bottom of the page. In the box below,
take notes about important things you learned from the video.
Answers will vary – check website for possible answers
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