Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin
• Samuel Adams
• Thomas Jefferson
• Paul Revere

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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

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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.

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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.

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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