The Declaration of Independence

Who were the people that signed the Declaration?

• The members of the Second Continental Congress
• Important women from Boston

What did The Declaration of Independence declare?

• declared that the colonists were free from English rule
• declared their respect for the king

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To gain independence from the British Empire.
• To thank the king of England.

Independence means:

• to formally discuss an issue
• freedom from control by another government or country

To whom were the signers writing this "break-up letter"?

• Ronald Reagan
• King George

The phrase "No Taxation without Representation" was shouted by colonists who felt what?

• They needed a tax collector
• That they had no voice in Parliament,  the legislature of Great Britain

Why is July 4, 1776 an important date in U.S. history?

• The Declaration of Independence is signed.
• World War II ends.

What did Thomas Paine publish to gain more people to join the independence movement?

• Common Core
• Common Sense

In the first part of the Declaration, Jefferson wrote that all men have rights.  These included "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness".  What is the first part of the Declaration called?

• The Closing
• The Preamble

Jefferson also wrote that the colonies were no longer bound to what country?

• Australia
• Britain