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

The Declaration of Independence is signed.

The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.

Which of the following was a purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

to unite the colonies against Britain

to list the reasons that justified leaving Britain

The Declaration of Independence states the purpose of government is

to provide rules for the people

According to the Declaration of Independence, what was an “unalienable right” that all governments should protect?

The right to elect government officials

The right to religious equality

Which statement best describes the role of government according to the Declaration of Independence?

“The main purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of individuals”

“The main purpose of government is to expand and glorify the state”

“The main purpose of government is to protect the rights and privileges of His Majesty, the King”

“The main purpose of government is to promote the general welfare of the community by taking steps toward social equality”

When Thomas Jefferson copied John Locke's ideas about the social contract, what did he say the people had the right to do to a government who was not protecting the people's rights?

Wait until they started to respect the people's rights

According to the Declaration, what causes a government to be just?

Consent of the people being governed

The Declaration of Independence states, “That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it.” Which Enlightened idea do these words describe?

social contract between government and the people.

need to ensure a representative government.

revolutionary intent to overthrow the current government.

return to a society that has no central authority.

Why did Thomas Paine write Common Sense?

to persuade the colonies to declare independence

to persuade the colonies to remain loyal

What idea is found in the declaration of independence?

That all men are born with rights that cannot be taken away by a government

That the British has the greatest military power on earth

That the king is a tyrant who made American independence necessary

That economic equality would inspire future generations of Americans.

What did the term natural rights mean to Thomas Jefferson and other members of the second continental congress?

Rights that all men are born with

Rights that are given to nobles and rulers

Rights that are given to certain citizens

Rights that are given by a congress

After declaring independence from Great Britain in 1776, what major obstacle did Americans have to overcome to gain independence?

Defeating the greatest military power in the world

Finding an experienced general to lead the army

Why are governments created?

to protect the rights of people

to strengthen a countries' power

What does the preamble say?

why they are writing the Declaration

everything King George III has done wrong

who the colonists will elect president

When George Washington took command of the Continental Army, these were two of the issues he face.

A lack of knowledge of the colonies

What did the Preamble of the Declaration of Independence tell about?

The colonists feel that they must explain to the world the reasons why they are separating from Britain.

The colonists feel that they must explain to the world that there should be "No Taxation Without Representation."

The colonists introduce this document to the British Parliament

Colonists describe the 27 wrongs done upon them by King George III

Who were the men that signed the Declaration?

The members of the Second Continental Congress

The men who wanted to be president

What was the Declaration of Independence all about?

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

For America and Britain to become allies

For Britain to become part of Germany

For America to take over Britain

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Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

Benjamin Franklin

Samuel Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Paul Revere

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The Preamble is...

in the beginning of the Declaration...

the conclusion.

in the middle.

not in the Declaration.

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

All men are created equal

Rights are given by good kings

Government exists to protect us from ourselves

Only a democracy can protect our rights

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The words self-evident means what?

confusing

obvious

wrong

self-aware

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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

Voting, rebelling, and health

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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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The Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

The Preamble is...

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

The words self-evident means what?

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

Why was the Declaration of Independence written?

The List of Grievances were the part of the Declaration that

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

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

According to the Declaration of Independence who gives us our rights?

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