1. Which of these men was NOT among those appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington. Most of it was written by Jefferson, with some changes being made by Adams and Franklin.
2. What is the first word of the Declaration?
When. The first sentence in the Preamble: "When in the course of human events..."
3. Of all the colonies, which state had the most signatories?
Pennsylvania. There were nine delegates from Pennsylvania
4. Where is the Declaration kept today?
National Archives.
5. One member of Congress who did not sign the Declaration was John Dickinson. What was his reason?
He was hoping for a reconciliation with Britain.
6. Is there really a map on the back of the Declaration of Independence?
No.On the back of the Declaration of Independence are the words, "Original Declaration of Independence, dated 4th July, 1776." The writing is located on the bottom of the document and upside down.
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