Declaration of Independence

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

• Common Sense was published.
• The Olive Branch Petition sent to King George III.
• The American Revolution ends.
• The Declaration of Independence is signed.

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

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

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 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

The complaints discussed in the DoI were called

• Complaints

• Being annoying

• Grievances

• Resolutions