Freedom Facts

This true-or-false worksheet supports students in Grades 4, 5, and 6 as they practice reading comprehension, factual recall, historical accuracy, and critical thinking related to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. By evaluating statements about key figures like Thomas Jefferson and King George III, as well as major events such as the Boston Tea Party, students strengthen understanding of foundational U.S. history while learning to identify and correct common misconceptions.

Learning Goals

• American Revolution Knowledge (Grades 4-6) – Review essential events, people, and ideas connected to independence.
• Understanding the Declaration’s Role – Explain how the document defined rights, freedom, and colonial grievances.
• Reading for Accuracy – Distinguish between true and false historical statements using evidence and context.
• Critical Thinking – Correct inaccurate statements to reinforce precise historical understanding.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper elementary social studies, civics, and ELA standards.
• Simple True-or-False Format – Allows quick checks for understanding while encouraging careful reading.
• Misconception-Focused Practice – Targets commonly misunderstood facts to improve accuracy.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for review sessions, warm-ups, exit tickets, or formative assessment.

This printable worksheet helps students solidify knowledge of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence through focused fact-checking and reflection. By evaluating statements and correcting errors, learners build confidence in historical accuracy, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. It’s a straightforward, no-prep resource that works well in both classroom instruction and homeschool learning.

This worksheet is part of our Declaration of Independence collection.