Declaration of Independence

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Samuel Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• Paul Revere

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

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.

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, where does government get its power?

• From the King
• From the Supreme Court
• From God
• From the people

What did the Colonists do after the Stamp Act?

• Boycott British goods

• Made their own goods

• Decided they didn't need goods

• Stopped paying all of their taxes

What are unalienable rights?

• Rights that government cannot take away

• Rights that government takes away

• rights for aliens

• Government is needed to promote equality

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

Why did Great Britain tax the American colonies?

• The British were in debt from buying too many weapons.

• The British were in debt from fighting the French in a war.

• The British were in looking for money to pave their roads.

• The British owed France money for the Fur trade.

Who dressed up like Native Americans and raided the British ships on the night of the Boston Tea Party?

• Daughters of Liberty

• Sons of Liberty

• King George

• Republicans