Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

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

Jefferson stated that people had the right to?

• life

• liberty

• pursuit of happiness

• All of the above

To whom were the signers writing this "break-up letter"?

• The world
• King George
• George Washington
• One Republic & Timabland

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By signing the Declaration of Independence, what illegal act were these men committing?

• Murder
• Treason
• Nothing was illegal
• Burglery

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

• From the King

• From the Supreme Court

• From a Junior High Teacher

• 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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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.

Which document addressed colonial concerns about English policies?

• Declaration of Independencce

• Mayflower Compact

• U.S. Constitution

• Bill of Rights