Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

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

• From the King

• From the Supreme Court

• From one leader

• From the people

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

• To stop taxes from the British Empire.

• To make a United States army.

• To gain independence from the British Empire

• To install their own king in America

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.

To Great Britain, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was

• an act of loyalty.

• an act of treason.

• an act of bravery.

• an act of insanity.

What are the three unalienable rights that all people have?

• Food, Shelter, and Clothing

• Life, Liberty and Death

• Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

Who gives government the ability to govern?

• The people

• Parliament

• The King

• The Sons of Liberty

What was the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed?

• July 4, 1776

• July 2, 1776

• July 4, 1787

• July 2, 1775

What country did The United States declare independence from?

• Britain

• France

• Spain

• Belgium

The Declaration states that all men are created ___________.

• Just

• Equal

• the same

• Free