The Declaration of Independence

The Declaration of Independence _____.

• declared that the colonists were free from English rule
• stated that all men are created equal, with cerain rights
• listed grievances that the colonists had against the King of England
• all of the above

What do Americans celebrate on July 4th?

• King George of England
• America's birthday
• Thomas Jefferson
• taxes

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• King George
• John Hancock

How do many people celebrate the Fourth of July today?

• giving grievances
• paying taxes
• flags, fireworks
• celebrating King George

Why did American colonists declare their independence from England?

• They felt they were losing their rights.
• They did not like the country.
• They were tired of giving speeches.

The colonists thought they were losing their ________ under English rule.

• rights
• liberty
• birthday
• world

The colonists believed King George of England was _______ them too much.

• holiday
• signed
• celebrate
• taxing

The colonists proclaimed a Declaration of _______.

• Fourth
• Franklin
• Americans
• Independence

Benjamin _______ helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration.

• Americans
• Franklin
• Independence
• Fourth

Many colonists _______ the Declaration of Independence.

• signed
• celebrate
• liberty
• taxing