The Declaration of Independence

Essential Questions:

  1. What does the phrase “All men are created equal” mean as written in the Declaration of Independence?
  2. Did the founding fathers live their own ideals as presented in the Declaration of Independence?
  3. Are we living the phrase “All men are created equal” today?

Test Your Knowledge

on the

Declaration of Independence



How much is a historic copy of the Declaration of Independence worth?

A $8,140,000

B $233,000

C $17,500

D All of the above.

When was the Declaration of Independence signed?

A July 2, 1776

B July 4, 1776

C July 16, 1776

D. August 2, 1776

Where is the oldest copy of the Declaration of Independence stored?

A. Library of Congress

B. The National Archives

C. The White House

D. Fort Knox