Freedom Week

Let's Celebrate Freedom Week!

A deeper look into our culture, Founding Documents, and what makes us uniquely American.

The 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--That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."

Open Ended

Why do you think the writers of the Declaration of Independence purposefully left out slavery in the document? Was this wrong of them?

"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--That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed."

Multiple Choice

What are "unalienable rights"?

• Rights you earn when you turn 18

• Rights that cannot be taken away

• Rights you get when you pay taxes

Multiple Select

Which of the following are unalienable rights? (Check all that apply)

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Delicious Pizza

Multiple Choice

Remind me again, what's a grievance?

• Being sad about someone or something

• Giving someone an award

• A complaint (saying something is bad or unacceptable)

Open Ended

What is something you learned about the 3 branches of government during this video? (Use a complete sentence)