Grievances of the Declaration of Independence

According to the Declaration of Independence, what truth was "self-evident"?

• All men are created equal.

• Rights are given by kings.

• Government exists to protect us from ourselves.

• Citizens shouldn't be taxed without representation.

According to the Declaration of Independence, where does government get its power?

• From the King

• From the Supreme Court

• From God

• From the people

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

• detailed the colonists' complaints with King George.
• listed a man's natural rights.
• introduced the Declaration.
• concluded the Declaration, declaring America a free country.

What are our natural rights according to Jefferson? (He got the idea from John Locke, but he changed the last right.)

• Freedom of speech, religion, and press

• Life, liberty, and property

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Right to bear arms, freedom of speech, & no quartering

How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?

• People are born with natural rights.

• People can vote to choose natural rights.

• Natural rights are given only to citizens.

• Natural rights come from the government.

What was the Declaration of Independence all about?

• To join America and Britain as allies.

• For Britain to become part of Germany.

• To proclaim that America's 13 Colonies were no longer part of the British Empire

• For America to take over Britain.

Which of the following is not a grievance found in the Declaration of Independence?

• Taxation without representation

• Quartering of troops

• Limiting freedom of speech

• Arrests without warrants