Declaration of Independence

What document did the colonists write to share their concerns with England and to break away?

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

Which of the following led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Colonists started to trade more

• Colonists became more religious

• Colonists wanted change in the government

• Colonists wanted more help from the military

Which of the following was a complaint against the King?

• Suspended trial by jury in many cases

• He forced colonists to move back to England

• He let the rich people not pay taxes

• He had too much representation for the colonists

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality

Where does government get their power?

• God

• Elected officials

• The people

• The President

If people want to change the government, which ideal from the DOI does that represent?

• Self-evident

• alter or abolish government

• Consent of the governed

• Unalienable rights

Who is the main author of the DoI?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Obama

What were the colonists response to the harsh taxes and English policies?

• Boycotted buying British stuff

• Went back to England

• Teamed up with the French and fought the Native Americans

• Killed the King

Which section of the DoI tells us that all men are created equal?

• Natural Rights

• Grievances

• Preamble

• Resolution

life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• Separation of powers

• alien's rights

• Checks and balances

• unalienable rights